Spanish Churro Pancakes (Print Version)
Cinnamon-dusted pancakes with warm chocolate sauce perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing griddle)
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
11 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
12 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 oz (85 g) dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully blended.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 more minutes.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix until uniform.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter if desired. Dust both sides generously with cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes on plates. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They transform weekend breakfast into something that feels like dessert but still somehow acceptable before noon
- The cinnamon sugar crust creates that irresistible churro crunch while keeping the inside impossibly fluffy
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- Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes, so stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes is not optional, it is the difference between decent and incredible
03 -
- A quick broiler toast after brushing with butter creates an extra crispy churro-like exterior
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture