Description
Flaky Cruffins blend croissant and muffin magic into a delightful pastry sensation. Buttery layers and sweet fillings create an irresistible French-inspired treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar for dusting
- jam
- Nutella
- lemon curd
- pastry cream
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk warm milk and yeast, allowing the mixture to transform into a frothy, bubbling concoction for about 7 minutes.
- Dough Foundation: Blend activated yeast with sugar, egg, softened butter, and salt, creating a smooth, unified pastry base with harmonious flavors.
- Dough Development: Methodically integrate flour into the wet ingredients, kneading until a silky, elastic dough emerges with a consistent, glossy texture.
- First Proofing: Nestle the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, covering with a clean towel and letting it rise in a warm sanctuary until it doubles in volume (60-75 minutes).
- Dough Preparation: Gently deflate the risen dough, then roll into a thin, uniform rectangle, creating a pristine canvas for lamination.
- Layering and Shaping: Expertly fold and cut the dough, crafting intricate layers that will develop the signature cruffin architecture, then carefully position in muffin tins.
- Final Proofing and Baking: Allow a second gentle rise, then bake in a preheated oven until the cruffins achieve a magnificent golden-brown exterior with a light, airy interior.
- Finishing Touch: Artfully dust with powdered sugar or fill with luxurious cream to elevate the cruffins to a sublime culinary experience.
Notes
- Monitor Yeast Activation: Ensure milk temperature is between 100-110°F to activate yeast effectively without killing it.
- Control Dough Elasticity: Knead until dough becomes smooth and stretchy, avoiding over-mixing which can make cruffins dense.
- Optimize Proofing Environment: Place dough in a warm, draft-free spot like a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to maintain consistent rising temperature.
- Lamination Technique: Use cold butter and create multiple thin layers by folding dough carefully to achieve the signature flaky, croissant-like texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg