Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

2 c Quick Quaker Oats; uncooked

1/2 ts Soda

2 1/2 c Buttermilk

1 c Sifted all-purpose flour

2 ts Baking powder

1 ts Salt

2 tb Sugar

1/3 c Melted or liquid shortening

2 Eggs; beaten

Add oats and soda to buttermilk. Let stand 5 minutes. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add sifted dry ingredients, shortening and eggs to oats mixture. Stir until combined. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto hot, lightly greased griddle. Bake to a golden brown, turning only once. Serve hot with butter and syrup. Makes 14 to 16 pancakes. Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias