2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. oil or melted shortening

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl; set aside. Beat egg and milk; add oil or shortening. Add to flour mixture and stir just until mixed, leaving batter lumpy. Cook on heated greased fry pan until covered with bubbles. Turn pancakes and brown the other side. Makes 12 medium-size pancakes.