In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, yolks from the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. While whisking mix in melted butter.

Add the flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt to the egg mixture and whisk just until combined.

In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks are form. Then fold into the batter.

Melt a little butter in a skillet and place 1/8 cup of batter into the pan. Cook as you would a regular pancake. repeat until all the batter is used.

Serve with strawberry slices, a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey or syrup. makes about 12 pancakes.