Place 2 eggs in bowl. Beat until thick. Add gradually 1 cup of sugar, beating constantly & add 1 tsp of vanilla. Sift flour once and then measure. Sift together these 3 times-1 cup of flour, 1 rounding tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt. Add to egg mixture. Heat together to boiling point-1/2 cup milk and 1 TBSP shortening. Add all at one time to first mixture. Batter ver thin. Do not add more flour. Bake in greased 350* metal pan or skillet (cast iron) or 325* glass pan.