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Cruffin Recipe: How to Make Flaky, Buttery Croissant Muffins at Home

Cruffin Recipe: How to Make Flaky, Buttery Croissant Muffins at Home

Experience the joy of homemade cruffins with this delightful recipe that merges flaky croissants and soft muffins into a perfect treat. These buttery pastries boast a crispy exterior with a tender inside, making them ideal for breakfast or dessert. You can personalize your cruffins with an array of sweet fillings like creamy vanilla or rich chocolate spread, ensuring they cater to every taste. With straightforward instructions and easily accessible ingredients, you’ll master these treats in no time! Gather your loved ones around to enjoy these beautiful pastries that are sure to impress.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 260 g flour
  • 25 g white sugar
  • 5 g salt
  • 5 g yeast
  • 70 g milk
  • 70 g water
  • 150 g unsalted butter (70 g for dough + 125 g for layering)
  • 400 g white sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter layer by rolling cold unsalted butter into a square using parchment paper and refrigerating until hard.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk well before adding milk, water, and butter. Mix on low speed for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  3. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle twice the size of the butter square; place the cold butter in the center and fold the dough over it.
  5. Roll out again to three times its length, fold, chill for an hour, and repeat once more.
  6. Cut into strips and roll tightly to form cruffins; place in a greased muffin tin to proof.
  7. Preheat the oven and bake until golden brown.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cruffin (75g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are cold for optimal flakiness. Experiment with different fillings like fruit preserves or nut spreads for variety.

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