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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins
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Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are a delightful hybrid pastry combining the flaky layers of a croissant with the tender crumb of a muffin. These treats are generously dusted with cinnamon sugar, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or an indulgent dessert. Simple to make with minimal ingredients, they provide bakery-quality indulgence right at home.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 3 cups
  • Warm milk – 1 cup
  • Active dry yeast – 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
  • Granulated sugar – 1/4 cup (plus a pinch for activating yeast)
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Butter (unsalted, softened for dough) – 4 tablespoons

Layering Ingredients

  • Butter (cold, for layering) – 1/2 cup
  • Cinnamon – 2 tablespoons
  • Granulated sugar – 1/4 cup (for cinnamon sugar mixture)

Finishing

  • Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, remaining sugar, and softened butter. Add the yeast mixture and knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Roll and Layer with Butter: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Evenly spread the cold butter over the dough’s surface. Fold the dough like a letter, then roll it out again into a rectangle. Repeat this folding and rolling process 2 to 3 times to create distinct buttery layers.
  3. Add Cinnamon Sugar: Mix cinnamon and sugar together, then generously sprinkle the mixture over the flattened dough. Press lightly so the cinnamon sugar adheres to the surface and infuses the layers with sweet-spicy flavor.
  4. Shape the Cruffins: Cut the dough into strips about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Coil each strip into a muffin tin lined with parchment paper or greased, creating a layered spiral that resembles flaky croissant folds inside a muffin shape.
  5. Proof and Bake: Allow the shaped cruffins to rise again until puffy, approximately 30-45 minutes. Brush the tops with egg wash to achieve a shiny golden crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are caramelized and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature softened butter for the dough and chilled butter for layering to achieve the best flakiness.
  • Allow the dough to rise fully for maximum fluffiness and flavor development; don’t rush this step.
  • Distribute the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly to avoid dry or overly sweet spots.
  • Watch the baking time carefully; a golden-brown crust with a crisp exterior is the sign they are done.
  • Reheat cruffins in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore flakiness; avoid microwaving.

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