Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade cruffins, a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins. These flaky pastries are perfect for a sweet brunch treat or breakfast indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Lamination:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
Coating and Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- Optional fillings such as cinnamon sugar, jam, or Nutella
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk and egg, mix until a dough forms. Add softened butter, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Rising and Shaping: Let dough rise for 1 hour, divide into 4 pieces. Roll each into a rectangle, spread soft butter, roll into logs, cut lengthwise, and shape into spirals in muffin tin.
- Baking: Let cruffins rise, then bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes until golden. Roll in sugar while warm and fill if desired.
Notes
- Cruffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat slightly before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
