Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or if using a skillet to fry them then make sure it is moderately hot and your skillet has been greased with some coconut oil.
Mix dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, pinole, and sugar.
In a small bowl melt the butter and whisk in the egg.
Add butter and egg mixture to dry ingredients and mix to form a soft paste, using a little milk to moisten if it is too dry.