Lievito Madre Cruffins

5 from 1 vote

With flaky layers, sweet cinnamon and the rich flavor of Italian sourdough, these lievito madre cruffins are bakery-style perfection made at home.

Prep Time45

Cook Time20

Rising/Chilling Time15 30

Total Time16 35

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American/Italian

Servings: cruffins

Calories: 449kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

90 grams lievito madre (active)
62 grams lukewarm water
75 grams whole milk
242 grams all purpose flour*
40 grams granulated sugar
½ teaspoon honey
1 pinch salt
30 grams butter softened

*I used 142 grams of Italian 0 and 100 grams Italian 00 or you can use all purpose.

EXTRAS

200 grams brown sugar
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
75 grams butter softened

Instructions

In the stand mixer add the lievito madre, milk, water and mix together for 2 minutes. Add the flour(s), sugar and honey and knead for 1 minute, add the salt and continue to knead for 4 minutes. Add the softened butter in pieces and knead for 5 minutes, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly buttered bowl, cover and let rise in a warm draft free area for 8-12 hours or until doubled.
In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and roll into a thin triangle 50x30cm, spread it with butter and sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top. Roll the rectangle up tightly length wise, cut into 3 pieces, wrap each in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Remove the dough from the fridge and cut each piece down the centre (see photos). Each strip roll up, cut side up and place in a greased 6 large size muffin tin. Cover and let rise in a warm draft free area for 4 hours or more or until doubled.
Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C.
Brush with milk and bake for 20-30 minutes or until baked through. Immediately move to a wire rack to cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store the cruffins

Cruffins are best enjoyed the day they’re baked, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Warm briefly in a low oven to refresh the texture.

How to freeze the cruffins

Let them cool completely, then wrap well and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature and warm in the oven before serving.

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