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 fine 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, fine salt, and active dry yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend evenly.
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Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a floured work surface and knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.
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Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 60 to 90 minutes until doubled in size.
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Deflate the dough. Divide into 6 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each portion into an ultra-thin rectangle without tearing. Evenly spread a thin layer of softened butter over the surface.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or spread jam, chocolate spread, or grated cheese across the buttered rectangle as preferred.
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Roll the rectangle tightly from one long edge to form a log. Cut the log lengthwise to create two strips, revealing the layered interior.
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Coil each strip with the cut sides facing out, forming a spiral. Place each spiral into a greased muffin tin cavity so cut layers are visible.
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Cover loosely and allow to rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
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Let cruffins cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate for sweet versions, or finish with flaky salt for savory varieties.
# Notes:
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Prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate overnight if desired; allow to warm to room temperature before shaping.
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Store baked cruffins in an airtight container up to 2 days, or freeze for a month. Refresh in a hot oven for a crisp finish.
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Personalize fillings with ingredients like Nutella, lemon curd, pesto, or sun-dried tomatoes to vary flavor profiles.