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Homemade Cruffins

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Cruffins, a unique pastry that blends the flaky goodness of croissants with the comforting charm of muffins. These scrumptious treats feature a buttery, layered dough filled with sweet cinnamon-sugar, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any snack time. The cruffins are impressively easy to make at home, and their inviting aroma will fill your kitchen as they bake to golden perfection. Customize them with your favorite fillings like jam or Nutella for a personalized touch. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or paired with fresh fruit and coffee, Homemade Cruffins are bound to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast
  • 3 Tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled, plus more as needed
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) salted butter, slightly softened
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 Tablespoons Nutella or jam or lemon curd or pastry cream

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
  2. Mix in softened butter, 2 cups flour, and salt; beat for 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add remaining flour until soft dough forms.
  4. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl covered for 2 hours.
  5. Punch down dough and chill for 20 minutes after rolling into a rectangle.
  6. Prepare the butter layer by mixing softened butter with flour.
  7. Roll out chilled dough again; spread butter in the center and fold.
  8. Shape into cruffins using a muffin pan and bake according to previous instructions.

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