Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure itâs ready for the magic to begin. This step is simple yet essential for achieving the perfect bake on your Churro Cruffins.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Carefully roll out the pastry dough until it reaches about 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a rectangle; the dimensions arenât critical, but uniformity helps achieve that classic cruffin look.
Step 3: Shape the Cruffins
Using a cutter, create circles from your dough, then place each circle into the muffin tin. By pressing down and shaping the edges, youâll form the delightful crest of your Churro Cruffins that will rise beautifully when baked.
Step 4: Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mix
In a separate bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. A simple whisking will do. This mixture is what will provide the sweet crunch for the exterior of your Churro Cruffins, elevating them to extra special treats.
Step 5: Bake the Cruffins
Once shaped, place the muffin tin into the oven. Allow them to bake until golden brown, approximately 18 to 22 minutes. Keep an eye on themâyour kitchen will begin to smell like a dreamy bakery.
Step 6: Coat the Cruffins
Let the beautiful baked goods cool slightly before you roll them in the sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. This adds that magical crunchâeverything a perfect Churro Cruffins should be!
Step 7: Enjoy!
After rolling, they are ready to be devoured. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful texture and flavor of your freshly baked Churro Cruffins!