1 egg

1 ¼ cup milk

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted shortening

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

3 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

Blend egg, milk and oil.  Blend dry ingredients together.  Add to liquids.  Mix until flour is moistened; do not over mix.  Set aside while you heat griddle or frying pan, lightly oil if necessary.  Ladle batter onto hot surface.  Turn pancakes as soon as they are puffed and full of bubbles, before bubbles break.  Brown on other side.  Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.