Pancakes

1 ¼ cups sifted enriched flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp salt

1 beaten egg

1 cup milk

1 tbsp salad oil

Sift flour with baking powder, sugar, and salt. Combine egg, milk, and shortening. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just till flour is moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Bake on ungreased griddle. Makes 6 to 8 cakes.