Description
A delicious and savory twist on a classic muffin, these Cheesy Garlic Cruffins combine layers of buttery dough with garlic and cheese for a delectable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm milk, melted butter, and warm water.
- Crack the egg into the bowl and begin to mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon or your hands.
- Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing the minced garlic, softened butter, and chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the garlic butter, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the long edges.
- Slice the log into 8 to 10 equal portions, depending on the size of your muffin tin.
- Place each slice into a muffin cup, stacking them vertically to create a layered effect.
- Cover the muffin tin with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for another 20 minutes to rise slightly.
- Once the dough has risen, place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown on top.
- Remove the cruffins from the oven and let them cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin.
- Serve the cheesy garlic cruffins warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the milk and water are warm, but not hot, to help activate the yeast.
- These cruffins are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg