Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes
Delightful pancakes that combine fluffy texture with sweet cinnamon sugar, reminiscent of churros, perfect for brunch or special treats.
Ingredients
Pancake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk Can be replaced with a dairy-free alternative.
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar Can be made by mixing sugar and cinnamon.
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; lumps are fine.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar immediately after removing from skillet.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
For fluffy pancakes, avoid overmixing. Ensure skillet is properly heated before cooking.