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Churro Pancakes

Churro Pancakes That Bring Childhood Memories to Breakfast

These Churro Pancakes combine fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating for a delicious breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar adds deeper flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be swapped with any milk.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works as a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla makes a difference.
Coating
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
For Serving
  • Chocolate Sauce or Condensed Milk Based on personal cravings.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  4. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease the surface.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form and the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  6. Flip the pancake and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until fully set.
  7. Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping while the pancakes are cooking.
  8. Brush pancakes with melted butter and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Serve warm with chocolate sauce or condensed milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve churro pancakes warm for the best experience and feel free to adjust the sweetness with cinnamon sugar based on preference.

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