Cinnascone: Cinnamon Bun + Scone
A Cinnabon-size knob of buttermilk dough laced with cinnamon and sugar, at Buttercream Bakeshop (1250 Ninth St., NW).
Doughnut Muffin: Doughnut + Muffin
A baked cinnamon confection dusted with crunchy cinnamon and sugar, at Baked & Wired (1052 Thomas Jefferson St., NW).
Everything Croissant: Everything Bagel + Croissant
A buttery swirl with poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt, at Junction Bakery & Bistro (1508 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria).
Cruffin: Croissant + Muffin
A Friday-only croissant roll-up stuffed with praline pastry cream, at Bayou Bakery (1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington; 901 Pennsylvania Ave., SE).
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Ann Limpert joined Washingtonian in late 2003. She was previously an editorial assistant at Entertainment Weekly and a cook in New York restaurant kitchens, and she is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. She lives in Petworth.
