How do I make chocolate cruffins?

Take your cruffins to the chocolatey side with our irresistible recipe. Dive into a world of cocoa-flavored goodness that will satisfy your sweet tooth!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make chocolate cruffins. Items include: All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Cocoa powder Instant yeast Salt Warm milk Melted butter Vanilla extract Egg Chocolate filling

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup
Cocoa powder 1 tablespoon
Instant yeast 2 teaspoons
Salt pinch
Warm milk 1/2 cup
Melted butter 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Egg 1
Chocolate filling 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to dense cruffins. Also, be sure to allow the cruffins to cool before removing them from the pan, as they can be very delicate when warm.

1

Prepare the dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.

2

Add the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of warm milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 beaten egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

3

Knead the dough

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.

4

Let the dough 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 hour, or until doubled in size.

5

Create the chocolate filling

In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of melted butter to make a chocolate filling. Set aside.

6

Shape the cruffins

Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape on a floured surface. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log shape.

7

Cut and bake

Cut the rolled dough into 8 equal-sized pieces. Place each piece into a greased muffin tin, cut-side up. Cover the muffin tin with a clean kitchen towel and let the cruffins rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

8

Bake and enjoy!

Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dig in and enjoy the chocolaty goodness!