Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes
Delicious pancakes combining the fluffy texture of traditional pancakes with the sweet, cinnamon flavor reminiscent of churros, perfect for breakfast or special occasions.
Ingredients
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 for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
Serving
- Serve these pancakes warm, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and optionally, with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; it’s okay if there are a few lumps. Make sure your skillet is hot enough before pouring in the batter for even cooking. Keep your pancakes warm in a low oven while making the rest of the batch.