Description
Delicious Cruffins are irresistible treats that combine flaky pastry with various fillings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for layering)
- Optional Fillings: Cinnamon sugar, Jam or chocolate spread, Grated cheese
- Topping: Powdered sugar or melted chocolate for sweet cruffins, Flaky salt for savory cruffins
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a rough dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Roll and Layer: Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll out one piece into a very thin rectangle. Spread a thin layer of softened butter over the surface. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, jam, or another filling. Roll the rectangle tightly into a log and then cut it lengthwise down the middle to create two long strips.
- Shape the Cruffins: Roll each strip into a coil, with the cut layers facing outward to show the layers. Place the coiled dough into a greased muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. Cover the tin lightly and let the cruffins rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cruffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate, or sprinkle with flaky salt, depending on the filling.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The dough can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before shaping.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Filling Ideas: Experiment with Nutella, lemon curd, or savory options like pesto or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg