RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp. baking soda
  
• 2 cups buttermilk
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 3 tbsp. melted butter 2
•  scant tsp. salt
  
• 2 cups sliced bananas (4 to 6 medium bananas)
  
• Maple syrup
  

1. In large bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. Add flour, eggs, butter and salt. Stir lightly: the batter should be streaky and lumpy. Gently fold in bananas. Drop by spoonfuls onto a hot, lightly oiled griddle or skillet. Turn when bubbles begin to break on the top of the pancakes. Cook until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.

2. The batter will thicken as it sits. If necessary, use up to 1/2 cup additional buttermilk, milk or water to thin the batter. Makes about 1-1/2 dozen, 4 inch pancakes.