Place the bowl in a warm place, cover and let it stand until morning. Next morning, add the sugar, salt, and shortening. Beat in eggs. Dissolve baking soda in 1 tablespoon of water and fold gently into batter. Do not stir after soda has been added.
Griddle is ready when a few drops of water bubble and skitter rapidly around.
Cook pancakes until surface is covered with bubbles and appear dry around the edges. Turn and cook other side until golden brown. Makes about 12 pancakes. All rights reserved.