Perfect Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Warm the skillet or griddle while assembling ingredients.
2. 2
   Grease the griddle very lightly with shortening.
3. 3
   Beat eggs, shortening, and milk in a large bowl until well blended.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to liquid ingredients, and mix just enough to make a creamy batter with some lumps.
5. 5
   Spoon or ladle batter onto hot griddle.
6. 6
   Turn pancakes over when edges look dry and bubbles cover the top.
7. 7
   Cook until other side is done.