Pear and Almond Swedish Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 cups buttermilk, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 can pear, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the oats and 2 cups of buttermilk. Soak for at least 15 minutes.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir them into the oat mixture.

3. 3

   Mix in the eggs and melted butter. Batter should be thick. Add 1 - 2 Tablespoons buttermilk if it is too thick to pour.

4. 4

   On a nonstick griddle or skillet greased with vegetable oil, pour the batter in 1/4 cup portions.

5. 5

   Place a few pear slices and almonds on each pancake.

6. 6

   Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bottoms are golden brown.

7. 7

   Gently turn the pancakes over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes more or until brown.

8. 8

   Grease the griddle as needed to cook the rest.