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Gluten Free Cruffins

Irresistible Gluten Free Cruffins: Flaky, Buttery Bliss

Discover the delight of Gluten Free Cruffins—a perfect fusion of croissants and muffins, offering endless flavor possibilities.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast Can be swapped with instant yeast if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Cane Sugar Sweetens the dough and cinnamon sugar topping perfectly.
  • 1 cup Milk Feel free to use dairy-free milk.
  • 3 cups Gluten Free Flour Blend Ensure it's suitable for yeast recipes.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use frozen and melted for the best texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted if using salted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Introduces deep flavor.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cane Sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • muffin pan
  • box grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gluten Free Cruffins
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk to about 110°F, then combine with 1 tablespoon of cane sugar and 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Combine 3 cups of gluten-free flour blend, ½ cup of cane sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Grate frozen butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour the activated yeast mixture and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
  6. Spread 3 tablespoons of melted butter over the rolled dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Slice the dough into strips and roll tightly to form a spiral shape, placing each into a greased muffin pan.
  8. Cover the muffin pan and allow it to rise in a warm oven for approximately 45 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F, brush the tops with melted butter, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Roll the hot cruffins in additional cinnamon sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cruffins can be filled with various fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate for personalization.

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