Instructions

• In a large bowl whisk together 1 1/2 cups self‑raising flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/3 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
• In a separate bowl whisk the 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly), 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 1/4 cups milk. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and uniform. Set the batter aside.
• Put the 1/4 cup Nutella in a microwave‑safe bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir until loosened and slightly thinner. (Or warm Nutella in a metal bowl over simmering water, taking care that no water contacts the spread.)
• In a wide, shallow dish combine the 4 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; set the cinnamon sugar where you can reach it from the stove.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium‑low heat. Lightly grease the pan by wiping a small amount of butter or oil on a folded paper towel and rubbing it over the surface.
• For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan and gently spread it a little with the back of the ladle or cup to form an even round.
• Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the warmed Nutella onto the center of the batter on the pan. Immediately spoon a little more batter over the Nutella to fully cover it and use the back of the spoon to gently seal the edges so no Nutella can touch the pan.
• Cook until the underside is golden (check the edge and lift slightly with a spatula to inspect), then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden. Note: these filled pancakes may not show bubbles on top like regular pancakes, so rely on color at the edges and underside to know when to flip.
• As soon as a pancake is cooked, transfer it to the cinnamon sugar and press/toss to coat both sides evenly. Place the coated pancake on a serving plate.
• Repeat steps 6–9 with the remaining batter and Nutella, reheating the Nutella briefly if it thickens.
• Serve the Nutella‑stuffed cinnamon sugar donut pancakes warm; enjoy as is or with fruit, ice cream or frozen yogurt.