Delicious Gluten-Free Cruffins with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe
This recipe for Gluten-Free Cruffins combines the flaky, buttery texture of croissants with the soft, sweet allure of muffins. Using gluten-free dough, these cruffins are rolled with a rich layer of butter and cinnamon sugar, twisted into muffin tins, and baked to golden perfection, resulting in a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets gluten-free puff pastry dough (about 10x10 inches each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly and set aside.
- Roll out the Dough: Lay one sheet of gluten-free puff pastry dough on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter over the entire sheet.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle half of the prepared cinnamon sugar evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough sheet lengthwise into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1 to 1.5-inch wide strips.
- Shape the Cruffins: Take each strip and twist it a few times to form a spiral. Place each twisted strip into a greased muffin tin cup, filling it snugly but not overcrowded.
- Repeat Process: Repeat steps 2 to 5 with the second sheet of dough and remaining butter and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cruffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, use cold gluten-free puff pastry dough straight from the fridge.
- You can substitute the cinnamon sugar with other spices or fillings such as nutmeg, cardamom, or even chocolate chips.
- Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a toaster oven or microwave to restore flakiness.
Keywords: Gluten-Free Cruffins, gluten-free pastries, breakfast recipe, cinnamon sugar pastry, croissant muffin, easy baking
