Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes with crispy cinnamon sugar edges for a Spanish-inspired breakfast treat.

# 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:

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 ingredients into dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined, leaving small lumps intact. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender pancakes.
04 - Preheat 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 heated surface. Cook 2-3 minutes until surface bubbles form and edges appear set.
06 - Carefully flip pancakes and cook additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through center.
07 - Transfer pancakes to plate and immediately sprinkle both sides generously with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Stack pancakes and dust with additional cinnamon sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like churros but without the mess of deep frying
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates this incredible crispy edge that softens into fluffy pancake goodness
  • They come together in thirty minutes flat, even if you are not a morning person
02 -
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly if you apply it while the pancakes are still hot
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Medium heat is crucial, high heat burns the sugar coating before the inside cooks through
03 -
  • Make the cinnamon sugar mixture in bulk and keep it in a jar for instant churro pancakes anytime
  • A slightly well seasoned cast iron skillet gives the best crispy edges
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