Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes inspired by traditional Spanish churros, with a golden-brown exterior and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and cinnamon sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter together. Pour this into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust immediately with cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Serve stacked, drizzled with chocolate sauce or maple syrup, and enjoy!
Notes
Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pancakes, churros, breakfast, Spanish, brunch