Popovers Pre-1940's

Directions

1. 1
   Mix salt and flour, add 1/2 the milk until smooth.
2. 2
   Add remaining 1/2 of the milk, well beaten egg and shortening.
3. 3
   Beat 2 minutes with egg beater.
4. 4
   Turn into hot greased iron gem pans and bake about 35 minutes in hot oven 450F.
5. 5
   Then reduce the temperature to 350F and bake about 15 minutes longer.
6. 6
   Popovers can also be made using 1/3 cup whole-wheat and 2/3 cup white flour.