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Irresistible Homemade Cruffins

Flaky, buttery cruffins combine the best of croissants and muffins with a swirl of cinnamon sugar, jam, or Nutella. Easy to make at home, these sweet treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Bakery, French-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour base for dough
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast helps dough rise
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 3/4 cup warm milk keeps dough tender
  • 1/4 cup water activates yeast
  • 1 large egg adds richness and binds dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed for lamination
Optional Fillings
  • cinnamon sugar, jam, Nutella to taste, for filling
Optional Toppings
  • powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, caramel drizzle for finishing touch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Muffin tin
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Mix warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and egg. Mix to form soft dough, then knead 5–8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise about 60 minutes until doubled.
  2. Step 2: Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread cold cubed butter over two-thirds of dough. Fold dough into thirds like a letter. Rotate 90°, roll out again, and repeat folding three times total. Chill dough between folds.
  3. Step 3: Roll dough out again. Spread your choice of filling evenly. Roll tightly into a log, slice lengthwise to get two strips. Coil each strip into a spiral and place into greased muffin tins.
  4. Step 4: Let shaped cruffins rise 30–45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  5. Step 5: While warm, roll cruffins in cinnamon sugar or dust with powdered sugar. Optionally drizzle with caramel or melted chocolate. Serve fresh.

Notes

Store cruffins at room temperature up to 2 days in an airtight container. Refresh crispness by warming in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes. Freeze wrapped cruffins for longer storage; thaw and warm before serving. Use European-style butter or milk alternatives for variations. Add vanilla extract for extra flavor.