Spanish Churro Pancakes (Print version)
Fluffy cinnamon-dusted pancakes served with rich dark chocolate sauce
# What you'll need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 3/4 cup whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Chocolate Sauce
13 - 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
14 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
# How to make it:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Small lumps are acceptable. Let batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot. Lightly grease with butter, wiping excess with a paper towel.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes more.
06 - Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
07 - Brush warm pancakes lightly with melted butter. Press both sides into the cinnamon sugar mixture or sprinkle generously to coat evenly.
08 - Place chopped chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and glossy.
09 - Stack coated pancakes and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Serve immediately with additional sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The cinnamon sugar crust gives you that churro crunch without deep frying
- Making chocolate sauce from scratch takes three minutes and tastes infinitely better than syrup
02 -
- Overmixing the batter creates tough pancakes, stop as soon as flour streaks disappear
- The chocolate sauce thickens as it cools, so make it right before serving
03 -
- Mix extra cinnamon sugar and store it for oatmeal or toast later
- The broiler trick creates restaurant-level crispness in under a minute