Instructions: Combine milk and oats in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add oil and eggs, stirring well.

Combine flour, sugar and baking powder; add to oat mixture, stirring just until moistened. Stir in ham.

Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375 degrees. Grease griddle with shortening, if necessary. Griddle is ready when a few drops of water bubble and skitter rapidly around.

For each pancake, pour scant 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook pancakes until puffed and dry around edges. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown. Serve with maple-flavored syrup.

This recipe yields about ten 4-inch pancakes.

Yield: 10 pancakes

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