How to Make Cruffins from Scratch
Discover how to make cruffins from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. These delightful pastries combine the flaky layers of croissants with the soft texture of muffins, resulting in a treat that’s both buttery and sweet. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, cruffins are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cruffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (235 ml) warm milk
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 5 oz (150 g) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (7.5 g) active dry yeast
- 4 cups (520 g) all-purpose flour
- Sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, warm milk, sugar, and 2 oz (60 g) melted butter. Beat well.
- Add the orange zest, salt, flour, and yeast. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for several minutes until smooth. Shape into a ball, place in a lightly floured bowl, cover, and let rise in a draft-free area for about 4 hours or until doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, then divide into 6 equal parts.
- Roll each piece into a thin rectangle. Brush with melted butter and roll tightly from the shortest side.
- Cut the log lengthwise in half. Twist each half to expose the layers and coil into a muffin shape.
- Place each twisted dough into a greased muffin tin. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Cover and let rise for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove and cool for 2 minutes.
- While warm, roll each cruffin in sugar to coat.
Notes
- For richer flavor, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dough.
- Use warm, not hot, milk to activate yeast properly.
- Best enjoyed fresh; store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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