In a large bowl combine flour and other dry ingredients.(I like to put the cocoa through a sieve to get rid of any lumps)

In a second bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until slightly lumpy.

Heat a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat until a few drops of water dance across surface.

Reduce heat to medium-low. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Cook until lightly browned; turn when tops are bubbly and edges are slightly dry (about 2 to 3 minutes per side). Makes 16 pancakes.