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Churro Pancakes

Churro Pancakes: Fluffy Cinnamon Treats for Sweet Mornings

Delicious Churro Pancakes blend fluffy buttermilk with a cinnamon sugar topping for a breakfast that's both nostalgic and indulgent.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder vital leavening agent
  • a pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with regular or plant-based milk
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for aromatic sweetness
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • ¼ cup sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for flavor burst
For Serving
  • unsalted butter optional for brushing
  • chocolate sauce or condensed milk for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

Pancake Preparation
  1. Whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil or a pat of butter.
  5. Pour a scant ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles form, about 2 minutes.
  6. Flip each pancake and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown.
  7. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon for the topping.
  8. Brush warm pancakes with melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  9. Serve warm, drizzled with chocolate sauce or condensed milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pancakes are great for breakfast or dessert, and can be customized with various toppings.

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