Fluffy Pancakes

• 1 egg
• ¾ cup + 2 tbsp. milk
• 2 tbsp. melted shortening
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 cup flour (regular)
• ¾ tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. baking powder (single acting)

Combine egg, milk and shortening in bowl. Add sifted dry ingredients and beat batter smooth. (Measurement of baking powder is not an error.) (Sometimes it seems necessary to add another tablespoon or two of milk but not always.) That amount of baking powder causes batter to thicken in few minutes–that’s why you have to have leeway for adding more liquid. Batter should drop out of cup without help from spoon. Bake on greased griddle. Makes 5 or 6 big ones.