Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick oats, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 cup melted shortening or 1/3 cup liquid shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions

1. Mix oats and soda to buttermilk.
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
4. Add sifted dry ingredients, shortening and eggs to oats mixture.
5. Stir until combined.
6. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto hot, lightly greased griddle.
7. Bake to a golden brown, turning only once.
8. Serve hot with butter and syrup.