Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Easy Gluten Free Cruffins, a perfect blend of buttery croissant and fluffy muffin. These pastries are not only gluten-free but also incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. With their flaky layers and customizable fillings, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or freeze for later—just reheat for a quick treat that satisfies any pastry craving.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups gluten free flour blend
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (frozen)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Filling: ½ cup cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk and cane sugar; let sit until frothy.
- In another bowl, mix the gluten free flour blend, sugar, and salt.
- Combine the yeast mixture with dry ingredients, then add melted butter and vanilla; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for about an hour.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into pieces; place in greased muffin tins with cut side up.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin (65g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg