Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Printable Version)

Crispy-edged fluffy pancakes topped with warm cinnamon sugar for a Spanish-inspired breakfast twist.

# What You 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large 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. Fold gently until just combined—small lumps remain acceptable. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
04 - Preheat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto heated surface. Cook 2–3 minutes until surface bubbles form and edges appear set. Flip and continue cooking 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Transfer pancakes from skillet immediately. Sprinkle both sides generously with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm for optimal adhesion.
07 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, re-greasing skillet as needed between batches.
08 - Stack warm pancakes on serving plates. Dust with additional cinnamon sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That crispy cinnamon sugar edge creates the most incredible texture contrast against fluffy centers
  • They come together faster than you can even heat up the oil for traditional churros
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The cinnamon sugar sticks best when the pancakes are warm to the touch
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better and prevent any weird clumping
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the sink unless you want sugar everywhere forever
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