Hey there, fellow pastry lovers! I'm so excited to share something special with you today - have you ever dreamed of a treat that combines the buttery, flaky layers of a croissant with the cozy, comforting shape of a muffin? Well, dreams do come true with these amazing Sugar Cruffins Recipe!
As your baking buddy, I can't wait to show you how to make these heavenly hybrids that will have your kitchen smelling absolutely divine. Trust me, once you try these beauties - with their delicate layers wrapped in sweet, sparkly cinnamon sugar - they'll become your go-to treat for those special breakfast moments.
Whether you're a croissant enthusiast, a Sugar Cruffins Recipe maven, or just someone who loves a good pastry adventure, this easy homemade Sugar Cruffins Recipe is about to become your new breakfast bestie!
What Are Sugar Cruffins?
Sugar Cruffins Recipe are the delightful result of combining croissant dough with a muffin shape. When you add a coating of cinnamon sugar, you get a pastry that's crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and completely irresistible. While they might look fancy, this Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins makes creating homemade cruffins surprisingly simple.
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Ingredients
The Cruffin Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into thin slices (for laminating)
The Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparing the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add the eggs and yeast mixture to the flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add the softened butter and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Laminating the Dough
- Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.
- Arrange the cold butter slices over two-thirds of the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Fold the unbuttered third over the center, then fold the remaining third on top, like a letter.
- Seal the edges and rotate the dough 90 degrees.
- Roll out again into a rectangle and repeat the folding process.
- Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- Repeat this process two more times, chilling between each fold.
Shaping and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 12 long strips, about 2 inches wide.
- Roll each strip tightly into a coil, tucking the end underneath.
- Place each coil into a muffin cup.
- Let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Preparing the Dough: Mix ingredients, knead, and chill.
Laminating the Dough: Layer with butter, fold, and chill.
- Shaping and Baking: Shape, rise, and bake.
Equipment For Sugar Cruffins Recipe
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand mixer (or large mixing bowl if mixing by hand)
- Rolling pin
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Hints and Tips
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean cuts when making your strips.
- Keep your ingredients cold! The key to flaky layers is maintaining cold butter throughout the lamination process.
- If the dough becomes too warm while working with it, pop it back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Variations
- Nutella Stuffed: Before rolling your strips, spread a thin layer of Nutella for a chocolate-hazelnut surprise
- Classic Sugar: Skip the cinnamon and coat with plain sugar for a simpler version
- Chocolate Lovers: Add cocoa powder to your sugar mixture for a chocolate twist
- Orange Spice: Mix orange zest into your cinnamon sugar coating
Storage
Store your Sugar Cruffins Recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best results, reheat them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving.
You can also freeze baked cruffins for up to 1 month - just thaw overnight and reheat before enjoying.
Top Tip
Store your Sugar Cruffins Recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best results, reheat them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving. You can also freeze baked cruffins for up to 1 month - just thaw overnight and reheat before enjoying.
These Sugar Cruffins Recipe are truly a little piece of pastry magic that'll make your kitchen feel like a cozy French bakery! While they need a bit of love and patience to make, I promise the end result will have you grinning from ear to ear.
There's nothing quite like pulling out a batch of these buttery, cinnamon-sugary delights and watching everyone's eyes light up. I'd love to hear how your Sugar Cruffins Recipe adventure goes, so don't forget to drop a comment below. Happy baking! ✨
FAQ
How to shape a cruffin?
To shape a Sugar Cruffins Recipe, roll out your laminated dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Cut the dough into 2-inch wide strips, then tightly roll each strip into a coil. Place each coiled strip into a greased muffin tin with the end tucked underneath. The layers should be visible from the top, creating a signature cruffin spiral.
How many calories in a cinnamon sugar cruffin?
A Sugar Cruffins Recipe contains approximately 320 calories. This includes the buttery laminated dough and cinnamon sugar coating. Store-bought cruffins may contain between 350-400 calories, depending on size and ingredients. The calorie content can vary based on the recipe and portion size.
How to keep cruffins fresh?
Store Sugar Cruffins Recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best results, reheat them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving. You can also freeze cruffins for up to 1 month - wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight before reheating.
What is a cruffin made of?
A Sugar Cruffins Recipe is made from laminated pastry dough, similar to a croissant, shaped in a muffin tin. The basic ingredients include all-purpose flour, yeast, butter, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt. The signature flaky texture comes from folding cold butter into the dough multiple times. Sugar Cruffins Recipe typically includes a coating of cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.
Delicious,and Easy: Your Go-To Sugar Cruffins Recipe
Hey baking friends! Let me wrap this up with something sweet - these Sugar Cruffins Recipe are truly a little piece of pastry magic that'll make your kitchen feel like a cozy French bakery! While they need a bit of love and patience to make, I promise the end result will have you grinning from ear to ear. There's nothing quite like pulling out a batch of these buttery, cinnamon-sugary delights and watching everyone's eyes light up.
I'd love to hear how your Sugar Cruffins Recipe adventure goes, so don't forget to drop a comment below. Happy baking! ✨
If you loved our recent Sugar Cruffins Recipe, you might also enjoy trying some of our other delicious baked goods! For a bite-sized treat, check out our Mini Pecan Pies Recipe, perfect for any occasion. If you're craving something fruity, the Cherry Pie Bars Recipe offers a sweet and tangy dessert that's easy to make. And for those who love rich, chocolatey flavors, the Classic Chocolate Babka Recipe is a must-try. Each of these recipes brings something special to the table, so be sure to give them a try!
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Sugar Cruffins Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin Standard 12-cup
- 1 Rolling pin For flattening dough
- 1 Pastry brush For butter application
- 1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter For cutting dough strips
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry Thawed
- 4 tablespoon Butter Melted
- ¼ cup Sugar Granulated
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheets into a thin rectangle.
- Brush melted butter over the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly over the pastry.
- Cut the pastry into strips, then roll each strip into a spiral.
- Place the rolled pastry spirals into a greased muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Coat warm cruffins in additional cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Best served same day
- Can be made ahead up to lamination step
- Dough can be refrigerated overnight
- Allow extra time for dough to come to room temperature if refrigerated
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