Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

2 cups quick-cooking oats

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 1/2 cups buttermilk

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons sugar

1/3 cup melted 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.

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