Tips: Use a light hand when stirring the batter; over mixing will cause a rubbery texture. When using a griddle to cook pancakes, set the temperature dial to 350`F.

Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 40 min

Yield:16 pancakes

1. Combine flour, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Gradually stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture. Gently stir in butter. (Batter will be lumpy)
   
   
2. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot buttered griddle or large nonstick skillet. Cook pancakes 3-4 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked.
   
   
3. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes or until golden brown
   
   
4. Place pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, and keep warm in a 200`F oven up to 30 minutes.
   
   
5. To make the syrup; melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in honey, and cook 1 minute or until warm.
   
   
6. Serve pancakes with Buttered Honey Syrup and apricot or peach preserve.