How do I bake a cruffin?

Indulge in a delightful fusion of croissant and muffin with our cruffin recipe. Create flaky, buttery goodness that's sure to impress!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a cruffin. Items include: All-purpose flour Sugar Salt Instant yeast Warm milk Butter Egg

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Sugar 2 tablespoons
Salt 1 teaspoon
Instant yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
Warm milk 1/2 cup
Butter 1/4 cup (melted) + 1/4 cup (softened)
Egg 1

Take note
Be warned, making cruffins may result in overwhelming deliciousness and requests for seconds. Also, prepare for a little bit of a messy adventure as you roll and fill the dough.

1

Prepare the dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast. Mix well. Add 1/2 cup of warm milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until a soft dough forms.

2

Knead the dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can use the classic fold and push technique, or if you're feeling fancy, you can bust out some dough acrobatics!

3

Let it rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size. This is the perfect time to catch up on your favorite TV show or practice juggling (if you want to be really impressive).

4

Roll it out

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle of about 1/4 inch thickness. The dimensions? Well, just channel your inner artist and go for a rough 12 x 16 inch rectangle. It doesn't have to be perfect, imperfections make it unique, right?

5

Butter it up

Spread about 1/4 cup of softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. If you feel like going all out, you can even sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top for an extra punch of flavor. After all, cruffins are all about decadence!

6

Get rolling

Starting from the longer side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. It's like creating a delicious cinnamon bun, but without the cinnamon. You can pretend you're a lumberjack rolling up a tree trunk, but make sure it doesn't get too lumber-some, we're making cruffins here!

7

Slice and fill

Using a sharp knife, slice the dough log into 8 equal sections. Grab a muffin tin and place each slice, cut side up, into a muffin cup. You'll need a good map-grade sense of precision to make sure they fit snugly, but we believe in you!

8

Second rise

Cover the muffin tin with a kitchen towel and let the cruffins rise for another hour or until they double in size. This is your chance to take a quick power nap or practice your Titanic pose in front of the mirror. Just don't get too carried away and miss the next step!

9

Bake and devour

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the cruffins have risen, bake them for about 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and irresistibly flaky. Let them cool for a few minutes before devouring like it's your last meal. Pro tip: a dollop of your favorite jam makes an excellent cruffin companion.