Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Print)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy edges, coated in cinnamon sugar for a churro-inspired breakfast treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup milk
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Topping

09 - 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (mix 1/2 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Remove pancakes from skillet and immediately sprinkle each side generously with cinnamon sugar while still warm to ensure adhesion.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed between batches.
08 - Serve pancakes warm, stacked and dusted with additional cinnamon sugar if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar creates this incredible crunchy texture that honestly makes regular pancakes seem boring afterward
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant brunch
  • Everyone gets to customize their own chocolate dipping situation which half the fun
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes, so stop as soon as the flour disappears even if it looks imperfect
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly if you apply it immediately while the pancakes are still hot from the pan
  • Medium heat might feel slow but it's what gives those crispy edges without burning the outside before the inside cooks
03 -
  • Mix a big batch of cinnamon sugar and keep it in a jar, it's perfect for French toast, fruit, and even popcorn
  • If the first pancake turns out weird, that's totally normal, consider it your test run and adjust the heat if needed
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