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Spanish Churro Pancakes Recipe

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These Spanish Churro Pancakes combine the fluffy texture of classic pancakes with the sweet cinnamon-sugar flavor of traditional churros. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are lightly spiced with cinnamon and finished with a crispy cinnamon sugar topping that mimics the iconic churro coating.

Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional butter or oil for cooking

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. The batter might be slightly lumpy, but avoid overmixing to keep pancakes tender.
  4. Preheat Cooking Surface: Preheat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat it with additional butter or oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Cook Pancakes (First Side): Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Cook Pancakes (Second Side): Carefully flip the pancakes and cook on the other side until golden brown, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the pancakes cook, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar topping.
  8. Finish Pancakes: Once the pancakes are cooked, immediately sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar topping while they are still warm so the sugar sticks well to the surface.
  9. Serve Warm: Serve the Spanish Churro Pancakes warm and optionally add more cinnamon sugar or your favorite syrup for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes; some lumps are okay.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for best results and easy flipping.
  • The cinnamon sugar topping should be added immediately after cooking to stick well to the warm pancakes.
  • You can serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit for added flavor and texture.
  • Butter can be substituted with a neutral oil if needed.

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