Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Have all ingredients at room temperature.
2. 2
   Sift and measure the flour.
3. 3
   Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
4. 4
   To the beaten egg, add the milk and mix together.
5. 5
   Add the melted shortening after it has cooled slightly.
6. 6
   Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Mix until the batter is fairly smooth.
8. 8
   Pour the batter on a hot griddle to bake, about 3 to 4 tablespoons for each cake.
9. 9
   Turn the cake when the top is covered with tiny bubbles and the bottom is a delicate brown.
10. 10
    Brown the other side.
11. 11
    Serve at once.