Description
Buttery, flaky cinnamon sugar cruffins blend croissant and muffin magic into one irresistible pastry. Sweet layers of delicate dough promise a delightful breakfast treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and meticulously prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or parchment paper liners.
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Gently melt butter and incorporate milk, stirring until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, folding carefully with minimal stirring to maintain a tender texture – stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks remain.
- Portion the delicate batter into uniform spherical portions, generously coating each with a decadent cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Arrange the sugar-dusted dough balls evenly within the prepared muffin tin, ensuring balanced spacing.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and perfectly risen profile.
- Remove from oven and allow cruffins to rest for 5 minutes, permitting slight cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for maximum enjoyment, savoring the delicate crumb and caramelized cinnamon-sugar coating.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently stir the batter until ingredients are just combined to maintain a tender, soft cruffin texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Roll the dough balls generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for maximum flavor and a delightful caramelized exterior that adds extra sweetness.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the dough balls in advance and refrigerate, allowing you to have fresh cruffins ready to bake at a moment’s notice for unexpected guests or sudden cravings.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, or use alternative milk like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative that doesn’t compromise taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg