Spanish Churro Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy edges and cinnamon sugar coating for breakfast.

# What Goes In:

→ 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 and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Gently fold together until just combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy texture.
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 heated surface. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear across the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Carefully flip pancakes and cook an additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through the center.
07 - Transfer pancakes to a plate and immediately sprinkle both sides generously with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm to ensure coating adheres.
08 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
09 - Stack pancakes on serving plates and dust with additional cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between fluffy interiors and those crispy, sugar-dusted edges is absolutely worth waking up for
  • You get all the churro flavors you love without dealing with hot oil or complicated techniques
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly when the pancakes are warm, so work quickly and don't let them cool first
03 -
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch so everyone eats together
  • Double the cinnamon sugar mixture and keep the extra in a shaker for future cravings
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