Old Fashion' Buttermilk Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla (I prefer the clear)
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart buttermilk
2 1/2 cups unbleached flour (more or less)
1/4 lb butter, melted

Preparation

DO NOT USE ANY ELECTRIC MIXERS OF ANY KIND WHEN MAKING THESE!
Melt butter in small pan or microwave & set aside to cool, but not harden.
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, baking powder, soda, vanilla & salt.
Add the buttermilk & stir until well blended.
Add the flour, starting with 1 cup & then 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until flour is JUST moistened -- you want a medium-thick batter.
Gently, but thoroughly, stir in the cooled, melted butter.
Ladle onto a hot griddle to desired size.
When cakes have bubbles all over, they're ready to flip.
Cook 2-3 more minutes -- flip one more time & cook for 10-15 seconds to get a slight \"glaze\".
Serve on a warm platter with some good REAL Maple syrup or any of your favorite toppings.
ENJOY!
NOTE: This batter does NOT keep well, so use it wisely ASAP!