Fluffy French Toast

Place 1 cup milk in shallow dish.

Combine beaten eggs, flour, salt, and baking powder in another shallow dish; add 1/3 cup milk and blend. Melt shortening in skillet.

Dip bread, one slice at a time, into milk, then into egg mixture.

Turn to coat both sides of bread.

Place bread in skillet; cover and cook over low heat until bread is golden brown on one side. Turn, cover, and cook until other side is golden brown.

Serve immediately.