Hearty, tasty buttermilk cornmeal pancakes -- great pancakes for breakfast, brunch and dinner.

Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes

6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (about) butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Beat eggs in large bowl to blend. Add buttermilk, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat until smooth. Mix in 6 tablespoons melted butter.
3. Add 1/2 tablespoon melted butter to large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet, spacing apart. Cook pancakes until golden brown on bottom, bubbles form and edges appear dry, about 2 minutes. Turn pancakes over; cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer pancakes to baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more melted butter by 1/2 tablespoonfuls to skillet as necessary.
4. Serve pancakes with maple syrup.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.