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A stack of fluffy Spanish churro-inspired pancakes drizzled with chocolate sauce

Spanish Churro-Inspired Pancakes

These churro-inspired pancakes are a delightful fusion of two breakfast favorites, combining the fluffy texture of pancakes with the sweet, cinnamon-sugar crunch of churros for a unique and indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for batter
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for batter
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon for topping
For cooking
  • Vegetable oil or butter

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Griddle or non-stick skillet

Method
 

Prepare Batter
  1. Whisk together flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl, ensuring no lumps.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry, stirring until just combined with a few lumps acceptable.
Cook Pancakes
  1. Combine remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and ½ tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping. Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat.
  2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the hot griddle, immediately sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding oil or butter as needed, then serve.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the pancake batter to ensure light and fluffy pancakes. For an extra touch, serve with a drizzle of warm maple syrup or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.