Description
Discover the delightful combination of flaky layers and sweet cinnamon sugar filling in these cruffins, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier alternative)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a lower-calorie option)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 large eggs (or unsweetened applesauce/flaxseed egg)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or dark brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm milk with active dry yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well, then add yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter.
- Knead the Dough: Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Shape the Cruffins: Roll the risen dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Rolling and Cutting: Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
- Second Rise: Place pieces in greased muffin tins, cut side up, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush tops with melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Serve warm with coffee or tea, and consider drizzling with cream cheese icing or chocolate sauce for a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cruffins, pastry, breakfast, cinnamon, dessert
