Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Print View)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy cinnamon sugar edges inspired by classic churros

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined; some small lumps should remain. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender pancakes.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Carefully flip each pancake and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden brown and completely cooked through.
07 - Transfer pancakes to a plate and immediately sprinkle both sides generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm to ensure adhesion.
08 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as necessary to prevent sticking.
09 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates and dust with additional cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy edges taste exactly like fresh churros from a Spanish street cart
  • You can have them on the table in 30 minutes flat
  • The cinnamon sugar coating makes ordinary breakfast feel like a celebration
02 -
  • Overmixed batter makes tough pancakes, so stop stirring as soon as you don't see dry flour
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly when pancakes are warm, so work quickly
  • Medium heat is crucial, too hot burns the outside before the inside cooks
03 -
  • Keep finished pancakes in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest
  • Double the cinnamon sugar mixture, you'll want extra anyway
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