Combine oats and milk; set aside 5 minutes. Add eggs and shortening to oat mixture, mix well.

Combine dry ingredients; add oat mixture, and stir just until blended.

Pour about 1/4 cup batter on hot griddle for each pancake. [I don’t measure – I just pour making them the size I want.] When pancakes have a bubbly surface and slightly dry edges, turn to cook the other side.