Salted caramel cruffin

Indulge in the ultimate pastry hybrid with our Salted Caramel Cruffin recipe. Flaky bread flour dough, rich buttery layers, and a luscious caramel filling, all with a hint of salt. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or a sweet treat!

  • 29 May 2024
  • Cook time 35 min
  • Prep time 120 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Salted caramel cruffin

The Salted Caramel Cruffin is a delightful fusion of a croissant and muffin, offering the flaky layers of a croissant with the convenient shape of a muffin. This indulgent pastry is filled with rich salted caramel, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Follow this recipe to create your own batch of irresistible cruffins at home.

Ingredients:

1 cup bread flour
150g
1 tsp yeast
5g
1 dash salt
1g
1 cup water
250g
1 cup butter
220g
1 cup sugar
200g

Instructions:

2. Add the Water:
- Gradually add the water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until a dough begins to form.
3. Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- If you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, you can use it to knead the dough for about 6-8 minutes.
4. Let it Rise:
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
- Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
7. Layer the Butter:
- Place the chilled butter rectangle in the center of the rolled-out dough.
- Fold the dough over the butter, enclosing it completely. Make sure the edges are sealed.
8. Roll and Fold:
- Roll out the dough-butter package into a long rectangle.
- Fold the rectangle into thirds, like a letter. This is the first fold.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.
10. Add Cream and Season:
- Remove the caramel from the heat and carefully pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously (be cautious as it will bubble up).
- Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Let the caramel cool to room temperature.
12. Cut and Roll:
- Cut the dough into long strips, about 1.5 inches wide.
- Roll each strip into a tight spiral and place them into the prepared muffin tin.
13. Bake the Cruffins:
- Allow the shaped cruffins to rise slightly while the oven preheats, for about 10-15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
14. Serve:
- Remove the cruffins from the muffin tin and let them cool on a wire rack.
- Optionally, drizzle any remaining salted caramel over the top before serving.

Tips:

- Use cold butter: Ensure your butter is cold when incorporating it into the dough. This helps to create flaky layers in the cruffin.

- Don't overmix: Mix the dough until just combined to avoid overworking it, which can make the cruffins tough.

- Chill the dough: Letting the dough chill in the refrigerator helps the gluten relax and makes it easier to roll out, which contributes to creating distinct layers.

- Even rolling: Roll out the dough evenly to ensure consistent layers, which help the cruffins rise properly and achieve a flaky texture.

- Proper yeast activation: Make sure your yeast is properly activated in warm water. The water should be around 110°F (43°C) to activate without killing the yeast.

Voila! Your homemade salted caramel cruffins are ready to be enjoyed. These flaky, buttery pastries with a luscious salted caramel filling are sure to impress. Serve them warm for the best experience and watch as they disappear quickly. Bon appétit!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size100 grams
Energy
Calories 370kcal15%
Protein
Protein 3.17g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 40g11%
Fiber 0.62g2%
Sugar 24g25%
Fat
Fat 24g27%
Saturated 13g42%
Cholesterol 66mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 210ug23%
Choline 7mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg21%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg9%
Vitamin B3 1.48mg9%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B9 44ug11%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 0.00mg0%
Vitamin E 0.08mg0%
Vitamin K 1.98ug2%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 13mg1%
Copper, Cu 0.04mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.08mg10%
Magnesium, Mg 8mg2%
Phosphorus, P 33mg3%
Potassium, K 36mg1%
Selenium, Se 6ug12%
Sodium, Na 55mg4%
Zinc, Zn 0.27mg2%
Water
Water 36g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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