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Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins

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A delicious hybrid of croissant and muffin, these flaky, layered cruffins are rolled with a warm cinnamon-sugar filling, perfect for brunch or as a special treat.

  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cruffins

Ingredients

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  • 360 g (3 cups) 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum (if your blend doesn’t contain it)
  • 170 g (6 oz) cold butter
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Water (as needed)
  • Egg (optional, for sealing edges)

Instructions

  1. Make a slightly tacky yeasted dough using the gluten-free flour blend and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare a chilled butter sheet by rolling the butter between parchment to a 6×6-inch square.
  3. Enclose the butter in the dough for lamination and perform three single folds, chilling for 20–30 minutes between each fold.
  4. Roll the laminated dough into a rectangle and sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.
  5. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into eight 1–1.25 inch slices.
  6. Place slices cut-side up in a well-buttered muffin tin and proof at 80°F (27°C) for 45–60 minutes until puffed.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until deep golden.
  8. Brush with melted butter and roll in additional cinnamon sugar while warm.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or salted caramel. These cruffins can be frozen and reheated for later enjoyment.

  • Author: noglubreadcom
  • Prep Time: 210 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free