Brunch Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, blend together egg yolks and 1 cup buttermilk.
2. 2
   In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda and add to egg mixture.
3. 3
   Mix to combine.
4. 4
   Stir in the 1/2 cup buttermilk and the melted butter.
5. 5
   In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Gently fold beaten egg whites into flour mixture, leaving a few fluffs of egg whites ~ DO NOT OVERMIX.
7. 7
   For each pancake, spoon 1 tablespoon of the batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet (I use my electric fry pan).
8. 8
   If batter is too thick to spread slightly when poured on griddle, add 2 to 4 tablespoons additional milk (1 tablespon at a time).
9. 9
   Cook until golden brown, turn and cook other side when pancakes are bubbly and dry around the edges.
10. 10
    Before serving, warm syrup in a pan or in the microwave and serve with syrup, butter, and fresh berries over the top of the pancakes.