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Freshly baked French Cruffins Pastry with flaky layers and delicious filling.

French Cruffins

Delicious flaky pastries that combine the buttery layers of a croissant with the shape of a muffin, perfect for a cozy breakfast or special dessert.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery, French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups all purpose flour Good quality flour is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk Helps create a soft dough.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Use high-fat butter for best results.
  • 1 large egg
For the Butter Layers
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Should be soft but not melted.
For Finishing
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional fillings: fruit jam, pastry cream, chocolate spread, lemon curd Fillings can be added after baking.

Method
 

Make the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
  3. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap.
  6. Let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Roll and Layer the Dough
  1. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle, about 12 x 18 inches.
  2. Spread the softened butter evenly across the surface, ensuring it reaches the edges.
  3. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter and roll it out again into a large rectangle.
  4. Repeat this folding and rolling process two times.
Shape the Cruffins
  1. Roll the dough into a thin rectangle and cut it into long strips, each about 2 inches wide.
  2. Roll each strip into a spiral shape and place it into a greased muffin tin.
  3. Cover the pan loosely and let the cruffins rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the cruffins for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
  3. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky layers. Roll the dough thin for more layers and a lighter pastry. Allow enough time for rises to improve flavor and texture.