Multi-Grain Pancakes Recipe

Growing up, Saturday morning meant pancakes in my house. As a kid, my Dad would perfect his pancake artwork while we challenged him to spell words and draw animals with the batter. As my siblings and I grew older, my Dad transitioned from using a thinner batter (perfect for design purposes) to a heartier one using his special blend of   grains.  This recipe is a variation on Lou's original multi-grain pancakes. The crunch of the walnuts and chewiness of the oats add dynamic body and flavor, and the buttermik gives the cakes a hint of tang.