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Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes Recipe

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes Recipe
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Delight your mornings with these fluffy Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, featuring a tender pancake base swirled with a rich, cinnamon-brown sugar mixture for the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth in every bite.

Ingredients

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Pancakes

  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the soured milk: Combine the milk and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for about 5 minutes to allow the milk to curdle slightly, mimicking buttermilk.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Whisk the egg and melted butter into the soured milk until fully incorporated.
  4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk just until the lumps disappear; avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
  5. Prepare cinnamon swirl mixture: In a separate small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth. Transfer to a squirt bottle or a plastic bag with a small corner snipped for easy drizzling.
  6. Cook pancakes and swirl: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease. Scoop pancake batter in small circles onto the hot surface, then immediately drizzle the cinnamon swirl mixture on top in a spiral pattern.
  7. Cook and flip: Cook until small bubbles form on top and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip using a spatula and cook for another 30 seconds until lightly browned and cooked through.
  8. Serve: Remove from heat and serve promptly. Optionally, add a thin layer of butter for moisture and enjoy without syrup to let the cinnamon swirl shine.

Notes

  • Apply a thin layer of butter on pancakes to keep them moist; syrup may overpower the delicate cinnamon swirl flavor.
  • If the cinnamon mixture is too thick to drizzle smoothly, thin it by adding a little more melted butter for better pourability.
  • Use a squirt bottle or piping bag for precise and even cinnamon swirl application.
  • Cooking over medium heat prevents burning and allows proper cooking through.
  • For thicker pancakes, avoid spreading batter too thin when scooping onto the pan.

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