Cruffins

Cruffins: the perfect combination of croissant and muffins

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Rising time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Number of servings: 8 cruffins

Here is an enticing and delicious recipe for cruffins, an amazing dessert that has captured the hearts of many. These fluffy and airy delights, with thin and delicate layers, are perfect for any time of the day. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert, cruffins are always an inspired choice.

A brief history of cruffins

Cruffins are the result of the culinary imagination of a well-known bakery that combined the textures of croissants with the shape of muffins. This dessert was created in 2013 and quickly gained popularity, spreading worldwide with various fillings and variations. Each bite is an explosion of flavors and textures, transforming a simple dessert into a gourmet experience.

Ingredients

- 300 g flour
- 50 g soft butter (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Green Sugar sweetener (or sugar, if you prefer)
- 130 ml warm water (plus 20 ml, if necessary)
- 6 g dry yeast (or 10 g fresh yeast)
- A pinch of salt
- 165 g soft butter for spreading on the sheets
- Powdered sugar (optional, for decoration)

Necessary utensils

- Mixing bowl
- Muffin tray (silicone is ideal)
- Pasta machine (optional, but recommended for fine layers)
- Rolling pin (or a similar object, if you don't have a pasta machine)
- Clean towel
- Spatula for spreading butter

Nutritional information

Cruffins have a moderate calorie content, and using Green Sugar sweetener significantly reduces the caloric intake. They provide carbohydrates from flour, protein from eggs, and healthy fats from butter, making them a balanced choice when consumed in moderation.

Preparing the dough

1. Activating the yeast: If using fresh yeast, mix it with a teaspoon of sugar and a little warm water, letting it sit for 10 minutes to activate. If using dry yeast, you can skip this step.

2. Mixing the ingredients: In a large bowl, sift the flour, then add the activated yeast (or dry yeast), Green Sugar sweetener, and salt. Mix gently. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until the dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add up to 20 ml of water, but avoid making it too soft.

3. Kneading: Add the 50 g of soft butter to the dough and knead for about 5-10 minutes until you achieve a smooth and elastic dough. Cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until it doubles in volume.

Preparing the sheets

4. Preparing the butter: While the dough is rising, prepare the remaining butter (165 g). It should be very soft to spread evenly on the dough sheets. If you want an extra flavor, add a little cinnamon to the butter.

5. Dividing the dough: Once the dough has risen, sprinkle flour on the work surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin sheet using a rolling pin or a pasta machine until it reaches a thickness of about 6-7 mm.

Forming the cruffins

6. Spreading the sheets: Spread each sheet with a quarter of the prepared soft butter. Tightly roll the first sheet and place the resulting roll at the end of the second sheet. Spread the second sheet with butter and roll them together.

7. Forming the spirals: Cut the roll in half lengthwise, then roll each piece into a spiral, ensuring that the cut side is facing up so it can unfold during rising.

8. Placing in the tray: Repeat the process for the other pieces of dough, resulting in 4 rolls and 8 spirals. Place the spirals in a muffin tray, ensuring there is enough space between them to rise.

Final rising and baking

9. Final rising: Cover the tray with a clean towel and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes until they double in volume.

10. Baking: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes or until they become golden and fluffy. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on a rack.

Serving

11. Dusting with sugar: Once cooled, dust the cruffins with powdered sugar for an attractive appearance.

Variations and serving suggestions

Cruffins are extremely versatile! You can fill them with:

- Vanilla cream: a classic and delicious choice.
- Melted chocolate: for chocolate lovers.
- Jam: choose your favorite flavors, from raspberry to apricot.
- Fresh fruits: add berries for a fresh touch.

Frequently asked questions

- Can I use whole wheat flour?: Yes, but the texture will be different. White flour provides a fluffier texture.
- How can I store cruffins?: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Can I freeze cruffins?: Yes, they can be frozen before baking. Let them rise before baking.

Personal note

It is important to experiment with fillings and flavors. Every time I make these cruffins, I think of different combinations and how to make them even more delicious. I have found that adding a tablespoon of vanilla essence to the dough gives them a wonderful taste! Additionally, feel free to add a bit of cinnamon powder to the dough for an extra flavor.

Enjoy every bite of these fluffy and delicate cruffins. Bon appétit!

 Ingredients: 300 g flour, 50 g soft butter, 2 tablespoons Green Sugar sweetener, 130 ml warm water + 20 ml if needed, 6 g dry yeast or 10 g fresh yeast, a pinch of salt, 165 g soft butter for greasing the sheet, powdered sugar.

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