Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these chocolate chip cruffins, a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup warm Milk
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, melted (plus more for layering)
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Dairy-Free Milk: Almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option
- ½ cup Vegan Butter: Substitute with vegan butter for a plant-based version
- 3 cups Gluten-Free Flour: A 1:1 gluten-free blend can be used
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk and eggs, then pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. This step develops the gluten needed for a good rise and structure.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once risen, roll the dough out into a large rectangular shape on a floured surface. Brush the dough generously with melted butter. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar, chocolate chips, and cinnamon over the buttered surface, ensuring full coverage.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log from one long edge to the other. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces. Twist each piece slightly and place them into a greased muffin tin, shaping them into individual cruffin forms.
- Cover the filled muffin tin with a towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes, allowing the cruffins to puff up and become airy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for about 20 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through, with a flaky crust on top.
- Remove the cruffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These cruffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a plant-based version, use vegan butter and dairy-free milk.
- Make sure the temperature of warm milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg