Measure dry ingredients into a deep bowl.

Make a well in the dry ingredients. Pour in the beaten egg, milk and melted shortening.

Use a wire whisk to incorporate ingredients.

Now you can design your own favorite pancake. Sliced apples and cinnamon can be mixed into the batter or perhaps fresh blueberries or maybe even chocolate chips.

Use a ladle to pour pancake batter on a hot grill or skillet. Watch for bubbles before flipping pancake.

Drizzle with maple syrup or powdered sugar. Enjoy!