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Cheesy Garlic Cruffin

Cheesy Garlic Cruffin Bliss: Soft, Flaky, and Irresistibly Good

Cheesy Garlic Cruffin is an indulgent, flaky pastry with a gooey cheese center, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar omit for savory
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Milk dairy or dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted & softened) or margarine
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino/nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or cheddar/dairy-free cheese
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) or chives

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Create a well in the center and slowly pour in warm milk, melted butter, warm water, and the large egg. Mix until just combined, forming a shaggy dough.
  2. Turn the shaggy dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. While the dough rises, mix minced garlic, softened butter, and chopped parsley in a separate bowl for the filling.
  5. After the first rise, punch down the dough, roll it into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick, spread the garlic butter mixture, sprinkle cheeses, roll tightly, and slice into rounds.
  6. Place each sliced dough piece upright in a greased muffin tin and allow to rest for about 20 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Once baked, cool slightly in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat for best texture.

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