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Easy Gluten Free Cruffins

These delicious cruffins are a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins, offering a flaky, warm pastry experience perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups gluten free flour blend Use a blend specifically designed for baking for the best texture.
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar This feeds the yeast and adds sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Make sure it's fresh for a good, airy rise.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Just a pinch to balance sweetness.
  • 1 cup frozen butter, grated This is key for flakiness.
  • 1 cup milk Warm it gently to about 110°F.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the pastry aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar More sweetness for the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon The warming spice that adds homey flavor.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter For brushing on the dough before filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine gluten-free flour, cane sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Add the warm milk and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
  3. Fold in the grated frozen butter to create a fluffy dough.
  4. Cover the bowl and let it rise for about an hour, allowing it to double in size.
  5. Once risen, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape.
  6. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle the second cane sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top.
  7. Roll the dough tightly and cut into pieces.
  8. Place each piece into a muffin tin and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

These delightful pastries stay fresh for about 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Just warm them up in the oven to regain that lovely crunch. For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or diced apples into the swirl filling. Consider using almond flour for a nutty twist.