Description
Cinnamon sugar cruffins are a delightful fusion of muffins and croissants, offering a flaky texture and a sweet cinnamon filling that will elevate any breakfast experience. These easy-to-make pastries are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. Baked to golden perfection, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or save some for later; either way, they won’t last long!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Mix melted butter into the yeast mixture and combine with dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly and slice into pieces; place in greased muffin tins and let rise again for 20 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg