Description
Cruffins are a delightful pastry that combines the best of croissants and muffins. They are flaky, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until you have a crumbly texture.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is softened to mix easily.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cruffins light.
- Experiment with fillings like fruit or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cruffins, pastry, easy recipe, baking, beginner friendly