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Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins Recipe

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Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are a delightful hybrid pastry combining the flaky layers of a croissant with the shape of a muffin. This easy-to-make treat features buttery puff pastry rolled with a cinnamon sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, making it a scrumptious breakfast or snack option with a lightly sweet and aromatic cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 package Puff Pastry (store-bought)

Filling and Topping

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted (substitute with dairy-free butter for vegan option)
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon (optional: mix with nutmeg for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor)

Egg Wash (Optional)

  • 1 Egg (use almond milk or maple syrup for non-dairy option)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cruffins perfectly.
  2. Prepare Pastry: Lightly dust your countertop with flour to prevent sticking. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick, creating an even base for the filling.
  3. Apply Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Generously brush the surface of the rolled-out pastry with melted unsalted butter. Evenly sprinkle the mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the buttery surface to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
  4. Slice and Shape: Slice the pastry into triangles with a base measuring approximately 4 inches. Roll each triangle loosely from the base towards the tip to form a spiral, creating the cruffin shape.
  5. Arrange in Muffin Tin: Place the rolled cruffins upright in a greased muffin tin, giving them space to expand as they bake. Set aside once all are arranged.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cruffins are puffed up and golden brown, indicating they are cooked through and flaky.
  7. Cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the cruffins to cool for 5 minutes in the tin. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan or non-dairy version, substitute the butter with dairy-free margarine and the egg wash with almond milk or maple syrup.
  • Using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar will add a richer, deeper flavor to the cruffins.
  • Sprinkling a touch of nutmeg along with cinnamon can enhance the aroma and complexity of the flavor.
  • Ensure the puff pastry is kept cold before rolling to maintain flaky layers during baking.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for best texture and flavor.

Keywords: Cruffins, puff pastry, cinnamon sugar pastry, breakfast pastry, easy cinnamon pastry, baked pastries

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