Crisp Mexican Churro Waffles with Spiced Honey

Name: Crisp Mexican Churro Waffles with Spiced Honey
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 3/4 cups milk; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Waffle with a twist of Churro

A delightful fusion of churros and waffles, these Mexican-inspired treats are crispy, coated in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with spiced honey.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 3/4 cups milk

2 large eggs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Churro Coating

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Spiced Honey

1/2 cup honey

1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation

Mixing the Waffle Batter

Whisk Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Mix Batter

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth and combined.

Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep your waffles from becoming tough. Pro Tip: Let the batter rest for a few minutes to improve texture.

Preparing the Churro Coating

Mix Coating

In a shallow dish, mix together sugar and cinnamon for coating.

Set Aside

Set aside until waffles are cooked.

Cooking Process

Preheating

Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Timing: Preheating — 10 min. Heat Guide: Medium-high heat for the waffle iron.

Cooking Waffles

Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until golden and crisp.

Timing: Waffle cooking — 20 min. Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven.

Coating Waffles

As each waffle is done, immediately dredge in churro coating to coat thoroughly.

Plating & Serving