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Cheesy Garlic Cruffin: The Ultimate Guide to Baking Perfection

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Flaky, buttery, and cheesy garlic cruffins! Savory treats with layers of dough, garlic butter, and Gruyere, Parmesan, and Mozzarella cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 500g strong bread flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 10g instant dried yeast
  • 10g salt
  • 300ml lukewarm water
  • 50g unsalted butter, melted
  • 200g unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 200g Gruyere cheese, grated
  • 100g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 50g Mozzarella cheese, grated (optional, for extra stretch)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for extra garlic flavor)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, instant dried yeast, and salt. Make sure the yeast is well distributed throughout the flour.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the lukewarm water and melted butter. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to bring the mixture together until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time. Use the windowpane test to check if the dough is ready.
  4. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Make the Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined. Set aside at room temperature.
  6. Punch Down the Dough: Once the dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  7. Divide the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal pieces.
  8. Roll Out the First Piece: Roll out one piece of dough into a large rectangle, about 12×18 inches and very thin, about 1/8 inch thick.
  9. Spread with Garlic Butter: Spread half of the garlic butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border along one of the long edges.
  10. Sprinkle with Cheese: Sprinkle half of the grated Gruyere, Parmesan, and Mozzarella (if using) evenly over the garlic butter.
  11. Roll Up the Dough: Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it tightly.
  12. Slice the Log: Use a sharp knife or a dough scraper to cut the log into 12 equal slices.
  13. Place in Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Place each slice, cut-side up, into a muffin cup.
  14. Repeat with Second Piece: Repeat steps 8-13 with the second piece of dough, the remaining garlic butter, and the remaining cheese.
  15. Second Rise: Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the cruffins rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until they have puffed up slightly.
  16. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  17. Prepare Garlic Butter Brush: In a small bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in the minced garlic (if using).
  18. Brush with Garlic Butter: Brush the tops of the risen cruffins with the melted garlic butter.
  19. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  20. Cool Slightly: Let the cruffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  21. Serve: Serve the cheesy garlic cruffins warm.

Notes

  • Make sure the yeast is well distributed throughout the flour to activate evenly.
  • Be careful not to add too much flour when kneading, as this can make the cruffins tough.
  • A warm environment helps the yeast work its magic during the first and second rise.
  • The thinner the dough, the more layers your cruffins will have.
  • These are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, when the cheese is still melted and gooey.

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