3        cup                  flour
            1        tablespoon           sugar
            4        teaspoon             baking powder
            1        teaspoon             salt
            1        each                 egg
            4        tablespoon           shortening
            1 1/4    cup                  milk

           Sift dry ingredients together twice. Mix with wooden spoon. Add egg,
           shortening, and milk to make a smooth batter. Makes light, thick pancakes.