Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Printer View)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy cinnamon sugar edges, inspired by classic Spanish 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

→ For Topping

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

# Method Steps:

01 - Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully combined.
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, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Remove pancakes from skillet and immediately sprinkle each side with cinnamon sugar while still warm to ensure proper adhesion.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed. Serve pancakes warm, stacked and generously dusted with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar creates this incredible crispy edge that softens into fluffy perfection
  • They come together in the time it takes your coffee to brew and your kitchen will smell like a bakery
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  • Overmixing the batter will make these tough and rubbery, so embrace the lumps and mix briefly
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly to hot pancakes, so work quickly and do not wait to serve them
03 -
  • Let your batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier results
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even heat distribution
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