American pancakes only became fluffy in 1889 when baking powder replaced yeast, cutting breakfast prep from 12 hours to 15 minutes.
Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes
Indulge in fluffy pancakes that are elevated to a whole new level with a sweet cinnamon sugar sprinkle! These delightful treats are not just for breakfast; they’re a celebration on a plate, perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch using simple ingredients like warm cinnamon and brown sugar for a cozy twist everyone will love!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- four tablespoons of softened butter (56 g)
- 1 egg
- one and one-fourth cup of milk (300 ml)
- about a tablespoon and a half of milk (22.5 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- two teaspoons of baking powder (10 ml)
- one and a half cups of flour (188 g)
- two cups of powdered sugar (400 g)
- one tablespoon of sugar (15 ml)
- a fourth cup of sugar (50 g)
- a fourth cup of vegetable oil (60 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- two teaspoons of cinnamon (10 ml)
📦Other(1)
- one tablespoon of the pancake batter that we just made (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing one egg, one and one-fourth cup of milk, and a fourth cup of vegetable oil.
- 2
Add one and a half cups of flour, two teaspoons of baking powder, and one tablespoon of sugar to the mixture to create the batter.
- 3
For the cinnamon sugar, combine four tablespoons of softened butter, a fourth cup of sugar, two teaspoons of cinnamon, and one tablespoon of the pancake batter.
- 4
Cover the pan in butter and pour in the batter once it starts bubbling.
- 5
Cover the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface.
- 6
Add the cinnamon sugar mixture on top and cover with a lid to let it steam for about four to five minutes.
- 7
Serve with icing made from two cups of powdered sugar and about a tablespoon and a half of milk.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your pan to 375°F (medium heat) and test readiness by dropping water - it should sizzle and evaporate in 2-3 seconds, indicating optimal Maillard reaction temperature.technique375°F
- ✓Don't overmix the batter - stop mixing when flour is just incorporated with lumps remaining, as gluten overdevelopment creates tough, dense pancakes instead of fluffy ones.technique
- ✓Wait for bubbles to form AND pop on the surface before flipping - this indicates the bottom is set and steam has created proper lift structure.timing
- ✓Keep butter at 65-68°F (cool room temperature) for the cinnamon mixture so it spreads without melting completely and maintains distinct swirl patterns.ingredient65-68°F
- ✓Steam the cinnamon-topped pancakes for exactly 4-5 minutes with lid on to create controlled moisture that helps the topping meld without making pancakes soggy.timing4-5 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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American pancakes only became fluffy in 1889 when baking powder replaced yeast, cutting breakfast prep from 12 hours to 15 minutes.
Cinnamon Sugar Pancakes
Indulge in fluffy pancakes that are elevated to a whole new level with a sweet cinnamon sugar sprinkle! These delightful treats are not just for breakfast; they’re a celebration on a plate, perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch using simple ingredients like warm cinnamon and brown sugar for a cozy twist everyone will love!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- four tablespoons of softened butter (56 g)
- 1 egg
- one and one-fourth cup of milk (300 ml)
- about a tablespoon and a half of milk (22.5 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- two teaspoons of baking powder (10 ml)
- one and a half cups of flour (188 g)
- two cups of powdered sugar (400 g)
- one tablespoon of sugar (15 ml)
- a fourth cup of sugar (50 g)
- a fourth cup of vegetable oil (60 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- two teaspoons of cinnamon (10 ml)
📦Other(1)
- one tablespoon of the pancake batter that we just made (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing one egg, one and one-fourth cup of milk, and a fourth cup of vegetable oil.
- 2
Add one and a half cups of flour, two teaspoons of baking powder, and one tablespoon of sugar to the mixture to create the batter.
- 3
For the cinnamon sugar, combine four tablespoons of softened butter, a fourth cup of sugar, two teaspoons of cinnamon, and one tablespoon of the pancake batter.
- 4
Cover the pan in butter and pour in the batter once it starts bubbling.
- 5
Cover the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface.
- 6
Add the cinnamon sugar mixture on top and cover with a lid to let it steam for about four to five minutes.
- 7
Serve with icing made from two cups of powdered sugar and about a tablespoon and a half of milk.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your pan to 375°F (medium heat) and test readiness by dropping water - it should sizzle and evaporate in 2-3 seconds, indicating optimal Maillard reaction temperature.technique375°F
- ✓Don't overmix the batter - stop mixing when flour is just incorporated with lumps remaining, as gluten overdevelopment creates tough, dense pancakes instead of fluffy ones.technique
- ✓Wait for bubbles to form AND pop on the surface before flipping - this indicates the bottom is set and steam has created proper lift structure.timing
- ✓Keep butter at 65-68°F (cool room temperature) for the cinnamon mixture so it spreads without melting completely and maintains distinct swirl patterns.ingredient65-68°F
- ✓Steam the cinnamon-topped pancakes for exactly 4-5 minutes with lid on to create controlled moisture that helps the topping meld without making pancakes soggy.timing4-5 minutes