Delicious Cruffins Buttery Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
05 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm milk
06 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 egg

→ Butter Layers

08 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened

→ Optional Fillings

09 - Cinnamon sugar
10 - Jam or chocolate spread
11 - Grated cheese

→ Topping

12 - Powdered sugar
13 - Melted chocolate
14 - Flaky salt

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a rough dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
02 - Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll out one piece into a very thin rectangle. Spread a thin layer of softened butter over the surface. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, jam, or another filling. Roll the rectangle tightly into a log and then cut it lengthwise down the middle to create two long strips.
03 - Roll each strip into a coil, with the cut layers facing outward to show the layers. Place the coiled dough into a greased muffin tin. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. Cover the tin lightly and let the cruffins rise for 30 minutes.
04 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
05 - Allow the cruffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate, or sprinkle with flaky salt, depending on the filling.

# Notes:

01 - The dough can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before shaping.
02 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the oven for fresh results.
03 - Experiment with fillings like Nutella, lemon curd, pesto, or sun-dried tomatoes.