Hearty, fiber-rich oat buttermilk pancakes.

Rolled Oats Griddle Cakes

2 cups rolled (old-fashioned) or quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
Maple syrup for accompaniment

1. Soak rolled or quick-cooking oatmeal in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar; add to the soaked oatmeal. Add baking soda dissolved in hot water, melted butter, and beaten eggs; mix well.
3. Pour by 1/3 cup onto a greased hot griddle and cook until done, flipping once. Serve with maple syrup

Makes 8 servings.