Delight in the innovative world of cruffins, a brilliant culinary creation that marries the soft, fluffy texture of muffins with the flaky, buttery layers of croissants. This recipe is a dream come true for those who adore both pastries and are looking for a unique baking adventure. The process involves creating a layered dough, similar to croissants, but baking it in muffin tins to achieve the familiar shape of a muffin.
Why You’ll Love This:
Cruffins offer the best of both worlds – the ease of eating a muffin and the indulgent layers of a croissant. The added fun of filling them with your favorite spreads or jams after baking makes them even more appealing. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a luxurious treat any time of day.
Perfect Occasion:
These cruffins are ideal for impressing guests at brunch, treating your family to a special weekend breakfast, or bringing a touch of elegance to any coffee break. They’re also great for picnics or as a sophisticated addition to a breakfast buffet.
Decoration Tips:
Once baked, you can dust the cruffins with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant finish. If you’re filling them with a spread or jam, consider using a piping bag for a clean and professional look.
Ingredients:
- 500 g flour
- 60 g sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 150 ml lukewarm water
- 150 ml lukewarm milk
- 1 egg
- Half a fresh yeast cube
- 200 g butter (for layering)
Instructions:
- Dissolve yeast with a teaspoon of sugar in lukewarm milk. Let it activate.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, water, milk with activated yeast, and egg. Start mixing at low speed, then increase. Knead well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise overnight in the fridge (or at room temperature if short on time).
- Once risen, divide into 10 equal parts (making 20 cruffins). Roll out each part, spread with softened (not melted) butter, roll into a log, cut in half lengthwise, and roll each piece as shown in the video.
- Place in a muffin tin and let rise for another 20 minutes.
- Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.
- Once baked, fill with your desired spread or jam.
Enjoy these exquisite cruffins, a delightful twist on classic pastries that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds!
