Cornmeal Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Place the cornmeal, flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
2. 2
   Mix the buttermilk and eggs together and stir into the dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Stir in the melted butter.
4. 4
   Heat the griddle until a drop of water sputters on the surface.
5. 5
   Lightly grease the griddle with shortening.
6. 6
   Pour or spoon the batter onto the griddle to make 2 inch pancakes.
7. 7
   When the surface bubbles and the cakes are set and light brown on the underside, turn and brown the second side.
8. 8
   These are very light pancakes and can be turned easily only if made small.