Description
These Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes bring the delightful cinnamon-sugar sweetness of traditional churros to your breakfast plate. Fluffy and aromatic, these pancakes are perfectly topped with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, making for a perfect morning treat that’s easy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it using butter or oil.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, indicating readiness to flip.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip each pancake carefully and cook until the underside is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
- Apply Topping: Remove pancakes from skillet and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar so it adheres while warm.
- Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, greasing the skillet as needed.
- Serve: Serve the churro-inspired pancakes warm for optimal flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- For extra richness, use whole milk or substitute with almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- You can toast the cinnamon sugar topping briefly in a dry pan to enhance its aroma before sprinkling.
- Serve with maple syrup or dipping chocolate for added indulgence.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F) while cooking the rest of the batter.
