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Gluten Free Cruffins

Delicious Gluten-Free Cruffins You’ll Want Every Morning

Delight in these Gluten Free Cruffins combining flaky, buttery layers with sweet muffin hearts, perfect for gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Use any non-dairy milk for dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Active Dry Yeast Ensure it is gluten-free labeled
  • 1/2 cup Cane Sugar Add 1 tablespoon for yeast activation
  • 3 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend Use a blend that works well with yeast
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Frozen for grating
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Can use vanilla bean paste for variation
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is a great substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Add 1/2 teaspoon for rolling
For the Topping
  • Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture Mixing 2 tsp of cinnamon with 1/4 cup of cane sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Muffin tin
  • Spatula
  • Silicone Mat

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk to 110ºF and mix with 1 tbsp of cane sugar and 2 tsp of active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of gluten-free flour blend, 1/2 cup of cane sugar, and 1/4 tsp of salt.
  3. Grate 6 tbsp of frozen unsalted butter into the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
  4. Add frothy yeast mixture and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to flour mixture and mix gently until combined.
  5. Dust a surface with gluten-free flour and roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Brush rolled dough with 3 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
  7. Cut the dough into 2-inch wide strips and roll each strip into a spiral shape.
  8. Place cruffins in a greased muffin tin and cover loosely. Let rise in a turned-off oven at 200ºF for 45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Brush tops with melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and roll warm cruffins in reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cruffins are perfect for brunch and can be frozen for later enjoyment.

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