Step #1 In a bowl, flour, baking powder, mix cornmeal, & salt.
Step #2 Whisk in milk & eggs until mixed, then whisk in butter.
Step #3 Place a nonstick griddle or a 12-inch nonstick frying pan over med-heat/flame (350°); when hot, coat lightly with oil & adjust heat to maintain temperature.
Step #4 Spoon batter in 1/3-c portions onto griddle & cook this until pancakes are browned on the bottom & edges begin to look dry, about 2 mins; turn with a wide spatula & brown other sides, 1 1/2 to 2 mins longer.
Step #5 Coat pan with more oil as necessary to cook remaining pancakes.
Step #6 Serve pancakes as cooked or keep warm in a single layer on baking sheets in a 200° oven for up to 15 mins.