Fried Nutella Pancake Sandwich with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
Delight in these crispy, golden Fried Nutella Pancake Sandwiches featuring fluffy pancake batter-coated bread filled with rich Nutella and dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar. This indulgent treat combines the comfort of pancakes with the gooey delight of a Nutella sandwich, perfect for a fun brunch or decadent snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 sandwich pieces
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup caster sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup hot water
Sandwich Assembly
- 10-12 slices white bread
- 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
- Nutella, as needed (for stuffing)
Cinnamon Sugar
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Buttermilk: In a small bowl, combine milk and white vinegar or lemon juice, stir well, and set aside for 5-10 minutes to curdle, forming homemade buttermilk.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and caster sugar until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients, add the buttermilk mixture, vegetable oil, and hot water. Stir with a whisk until the batter is smooth without lumps.
- Heat Oil: Set up your frying station and begin heating cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat, preparing for frying the sandwiches.
- Prepare Bread Slices: Take two slices of white bread and lightly brush one side of each with milk. Then, using a rolling pin, gently flatten each slice to make them pliable for folding.
- Assemble Sandwich: Place a dollop of Nutella on the unbrushed side of one bread slice. Cover it with the other slice, milk-brushed sides facing out, sealing the edges firmly to encase the filling.
- Shape Sandwich: Use a cutter or knife to trim off and shape the edges of the sandwich as desired, ensuring a neat seal all around.
- Dip Sandwich: Dip the sandwich into the prepared pancake batter, coating it fully. Remove excess batter by gently shaking or tapping to avoid sogginess during frying.
- Fry Sandwich: Carefully place the coated sandwich into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: While frying the sandwiches, mix caster sugar and cinnamon in a bowl to make the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coat Sandwiches: When sandwiches are hot and freshly fried, immediately toss each in the cinnamon sugar mixture, rolling to evenly cover all sides.
- Serve: Serve these Fried Nutella Pancake Sandwiches warm for the best gooey, crisp experience.
Notes
- Flattening the bread slices helps ensure the Nutella filling stays inside and the sandwich cooks evenly.
- Use medium heat to fry; too hot and the bread will burn before the batter cooks through.
- Customize by using different fillings like peanut butter or jam for variety.
- Serve immediately after coating with cinnamon sugar for best texture and flavor.
- If preferred, use gluten-free flour to make the batter gluten-free.
