Description
This Delicious Cruffins Recipe combines the flaky, buttery texture of croissants with the convenience and charm of muffins. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these cinnamon, chocolate, or fruit jam-filled treats are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. The recipe guides you through making the dough, shaping the cruffins with layered fillings, and baking them to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling and Topping
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar
- ¼ cup chocolate spread
- ¼ cup fruit jam
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter, then stir until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.
- Divide Dough: Punch down the risen dough to release air, then divide it into two equal portions.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll each portion into a thin rectangle approximately 12 by 18 inches in size.
- Brush Butter: Generously brush softened butter over the entire surface of each dough rectangle.
- Add Filling: Evenly sprinkle or spread your choice of filling—cinnamon sugar, chocolate spread, or fruit jam—over the buttered dough.
- Roll Dough Log: Starting from the long side, tightly roll each rectangle into a log shape.
- Cut Log: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each log lengthwise to expose the interior layers.
- Shape Cruffins: Twist each half into a spiral, then coil them into muffin shapes.
- Place in Muffin Tin: Arrange the shaped cruffins into a greased muffin tin, ensuring enough space for rising.
- Second Rise: Cover the muffin tin and allow the cruffins to rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed up.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until they achieve a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better yeast activation and dough elasticity.
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Customize fillings according to your preference—try Nutella, jam, cinnamon sugar, or plain butter.
- For crispier edges, bake a few minutes longer but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
