Delicious Buttery Flaky Cruffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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375 g all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
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180 ml warm milk
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60 ml unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
→ Butter Layers
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
→ Optional Fillings
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Cinnamon sugar
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Jam or chocolate spread
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Grated cheese
→ Topping
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Powdered sugar or melted chocolate
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Flaky salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and active dry yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
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Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
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Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, until doubled in volume.
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Punch down the dough. Divide into 6 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll one portion into an ultra-thin rectangle, taking care not to tear. Evenly spread a thin layer of softened butter across the entire surface.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, spread jam, or add chocolate spread or grated cheese as desired.
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Roll the rectangle tightly into a log. Slice the log lengthwise to create two long strips, exposing the layers.
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Take each strip and coil it into a spiral with the cut side facing out. Transfer each coil into a greased muffin tin cavity, ensuring the visible layers are upright.
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Cover loosely and let rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and flaky.
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Let cruffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for sweet versions, or sprinkle with flaky salt for savory options.
# Notes:
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The dough may be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight; bring to room temperature prior to shaping.
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Store baked cruffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to one month. Reheat briefly in the oven to refresh texture.
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Customize fillings with options like Nutella, lemon curd, pesto, or sun-dried tomatoes.