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Crispy Cruffins Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Filling Treats

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These crispy cruffins feature flaky, buttery layers with a warm cinnamon sugar filling, perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they bring nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for dough)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, warm (about 110°F/43°C)
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar filling)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (freshly ground if possible)
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F/43°C) with sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add softened butter and rub into flour until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add eggs and foamy yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare cinnamon sugar filling: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  5. Roll out dough: Punch down risen dough and roll into a 12×16 inch rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Brush with melted butter: Coat dough with melted butter using a basting brush. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar filling evenly over surface, pressing lightly.
  7. Form cruffins: Roll dough tightly from long edge into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices about 1 inch thick. Grease muffin tin well and place slices spiral side up in cups.
  8. Second rise: Cover muffin tin loosely and let dough rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy but not doubled.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake cruffins for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on edges.
  10. Finish with topping: Mix topping sugar and cinnamon. Brush each warm cruffin with melted butter and sprinkle topping generously. Let cool on wire rack.

Notes

Use cold butter chunks folded in for extra flakiness but requires precise folding. Don’t rush the rises for best texture and flavor. Grease muffin tins generously to prevent sticking. Roll dough evenly to ensure uniform baking. If dough is sticky, dust lightly with flour but avoid over-flouring to keep pastry tender. If cruffins brown too fast, lower oven temperature by 10°F and bake longer. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.

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Keywords: cruffins, cinnamon sugar, homemade pastry, easy baking, flaky pastry, sweet treats, breakfast, brunch

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