Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy cinnamon sugar edges for breakfast

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, leaving small lumps. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy texture.
04 - Heat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto hot skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until surface bubbles form and edges appear set. Flip and cook additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Remove pancakes from skillet and immediately sprinkle both sides with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm for optimal adhesion.
07 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, adding more grease to skillet as needed between batches.
08 - Stack warm pancakes and dust with additional cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Irresistible Texture: Combines a soft, fluffy interior with the satisfying crunch of cinnamon sugar.
  • Quick Prep: Takes only 10 minutes to prepare the batter using simple pantry staples.
  • Crowd Pleaser: A unique twist on traditional pancakes that feels special and indulgent.
02 -
  • Maximize Crunch: Use a bit more butter in the pan and cook slightly longer for extra crispy edges.
  • Sugar Adhesion: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar immediately after removing from the pan so it sticks to the warmth.
  • Fluffy Batter: Avoid overmixing; a few small lumps in the batter help keep the pancakes light and airy.
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