1 teaspoon Arm & Hammer or Cow Brand Baking Soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2¼ cups sour milk or buttermilk
1 egg
1 tablespoon shortening
1. Sift, then measure flour. Sift again with the baking soda, salt and sugar.
2. Combine well beaten egg, milk and melted shortening.
3. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring only until smooth.
4. Heat griddle slowly and evenly. To test the temperature of griddle, place a few drops of cold water on it. If the water forms bubbles which dance merrily, the griddle is the correct temperature for baking the cakes. Grease the griddle, using an unsalted fat, unless it is the type of griddle which requires no greasing.