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Fluffy Cinnamon Cruffins

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Fluffy cinnamon cruffins are a cozy homemade breakfast treat featuring flaky, soft layers with a golden crust and cinnamon sugar swirls. This easy recipe delivers bakery-quality pastries perfect for weekend mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
  • ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting
  • Optional: powdered sugar for light dusting after baking

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F/43°C) with the sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In your stand mixer bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs. Mix on low speed with a dough hook for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly sticky but pull away from the sides.
  3. First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough: On a floured surface or parchment paper, roll the dough into a large rectangle about 12×18 inches (30×45 cm). It should be roughly ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
  5. Prepare the filling: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Brush the entire dough surface with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over it.
  6. Shape the cruffins: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough lengthwise into 1 ½-inch (4 cm) strips. Roll each strip tightly from one end to the other, like a jelly roll. Keep the rolls snug but don’t squeeze too hard to maintain fluffy layers.
  7. Place in muffin tin: Grease the muffin tin lightly. Place each rolled strip into a muffin cup, standing upright with the spiral visible on top.
  8. Second rise: Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and let the cruffins rise for another 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and caramelized on top. Watch closely after 15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
  10. Cool and finish: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack. While still warm, dust with granulated or cinnamon sugar. Optionally, add a light powdered sugar dusting once fully cooled.

Notes

Use softened but cool butter to maintain flaky layers. Do not over-flour the surface to avoid tough dough. Let dough fully rise twice for best fluffiness. Watch oven temperature to prevent over-browning. Dough can be refrigerated after first rise for up to 24 hours. Reheat cruffins gently to refresh flaky texture.

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