Description
Cinnamon sugar cruffins are a delightful pastry combining the flakiness of croissants with the shape of muffins, enveloped in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Blend the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Fold the dough into thirds, then cut into strips.
- Twist each strip and place it into a muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use pastry flour for a lighter texture.
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom.
- For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over cooled cruffins.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon sugar cruffins, pastry, baking, croissant muffin hybrid