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Easy Gluten Free Cruffins Recipe

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This Easy Gluten Free Cruffins recipe combines the flaky texture of croissants with the shape and convenience of muffins, crafted specifically for gluten-sensitive bakers. With a cinnamon-sugar filling and a tender, buttery crumb, these cruffins are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The recipe uses a gluten free flour blend and incorporates frozen butter grated into the dough to achieve flakiness and layers.

Ingredients

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Yeast Mixture

  • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar
  • 1 cup milk (warmed to 110º F)

Dough

  • 3 cups gluten free flour blend
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (frozen)
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Filling

  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Coating

  • ¼ cup cane sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yeast mixture: Warm 1 cup of milk to about 110º F, then add 1 tablespoon cane sugar and 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit until the mixture becomes frothy, about 5–10 minutes, indicating the yeast is active. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 200º F to create a warm environment for dough rising.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups gluten free flour blend, ½ cup cane sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
  3. Incorporate butter into flour: Using a cheese grater, grate the frozen 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter directly into the flour mixture. This helps create flaky layers by distributing cold butter bits evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into the flour and butter mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly to form a soft dough. Avoid overworking to keep the dough tender and flaky.
  5. Roll out and add filling: Lightly flour your work surface with gluten free flour. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, approximately 12 by 9 inches. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup cane sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Brush the dough with the 3 tablespoons melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the surface.
  6. Shape the cruffins: Cut the dough filled with cinnamon sugar into strips about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Roll each strip tightly into a spiral and place each rolled strip into a greased muffin pan, fitting snugly into each cup.
  7. Let dough rise: Place the filled muffin pan in a warm spot (you can maintain your oven temperature at 200º F and then turn it off, placing the pan inside) and let the dough rise until it nearly doubles in size, roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Bake the cruffins: Bake in the preheated oven at 350º F for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven when done.
  9. Coat the cruffins: While still warm, brush each cruffin with melted butter and roll them in a mixture of ¼ cup cane sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon to create a sweet, fragrant coating on the outside.
  10. Cool and serve: Allow cruffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • To warm milk to 110º F, use a microwave or gently heat on stovetop, ensuring it does not get too hot, which can kill yeast.
  • Use a gluten free flour blend that contains xanthan gum or another binder for best results with texture.
  • Freezing the butter before grating is essential to create flaky, layered dough similar to laminated pastries.
  • Ensure the dough rises in a warm, draft-free area to allow yeast to activate properly.
  • Serving suggestion: these cruffins pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
  • Storage: store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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