Description
Delectable cruffins blend buttery croissant layers with muffin-like magic, creating a pastry phenomenon that mesmerizes taste buds. Flaky, golden treats promise pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Leavening:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons / 7 grams) active dry yeast
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) filling of choice (e.g., fruit preserves or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with tepid milk and a hint of sweetness, allowing it to bloom and become foamy for about 5-7 minutes.
- Create a foundational dough by blending dry ingredients, then incorporating melted butter and eggs, gently integrating the activated yeast until a cohesive, slightly tacky mixture forms.
- Transform the dough on a lightly dusted surface, kneading methodically for approximately 8-10 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic texture with smooth edges.
- Transfer the dough to a generously oiled container, drape with a clean kitchen towel, and permit fermentation in a warm environment for 60-75 minutes until volume doubles.
- Carefully unfurl the dough into a rectangular shape, spreading chosen filling evenly across the surface, then roll tightly into a compact cylinder.
- Slice the rolled dough into uniform sections, positioning each piece vertically within greased muffin cavities.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring proper temperature stabilization before inserting the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring for a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Remove from oven, allow brief cooling on a wire rack, then gently extract cruffins from the tin for serving.
Notes
- Activate yeast perfectly by ensuring milk temperature is warm (110-115°F), not hot, which kills yeast.
- Control dough stickiness by gradually adding flour during kneading, preventing dense cruffins.
- Experiment with fillings like chocolate, fruit preserves, or pastry cream to customize flavor profiles.
- Enhance buttery texture by using high-quality European-style butter with higher fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg