Buttermilk Syrup over Oatmeal Pancakes

1/2 C. butter (not margarine)
1/2 C. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

In small saucepan melt the butter. Stir in the buttermilk, sugar and baking soda. Stir over low heat until a gentle boil. Stir in vanilla.
-Ward cookbook- Rebecca Jones

Oatmeal Pancakes

4 C. old fashioned oatmeal
1 C. Whole wheat flour
1/4 C. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
4 C. buttermilk
4 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix oatmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Blend in the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Let stand for 30-60 minutes to soften the oatmeal. The batter will be thick and will need to be spread as you pour it on the griddle
Makes 18-20 pancakes.