Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins—warm, flaky pastries that are a perfect blend of buttery goodness and sweet cinnamon. These cruffins are not only easy to make but also evoke cherished memories of family time in the kitchen. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk (lukewarm)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ½ cup butter (softened for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming the milk and sprinkling yeast over it; let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Create a well for the yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten eggs.
- Knead until smooth (8–10 minutes) on a floured surface. Let rise until doubled in size (approximately 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by combining softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly, cut into pieces, and place in muffin tins.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 156mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 48mg