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Cheesy Garlic Cruffin for Christmas

Cheesy Garlic Cruffin for Christmas
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The Cheesy Garlic Cruffin for Christmas is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheese, infused with rich roasted garlic and optionally fresh herbs. Perfect for festive holiday gatherings or cozy breakfasts, this savory treat combines tender layers, aromatic garlic butter, and melty cheese into individual, easy-to-share pastries that impress and delight.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (plus extra cold butter for layering)

Filling and Topping

  • 8–10 Garlic Cloves (roasted)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Olive Oil (for brushing)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh Herbs (optional: rosemary, thyme, basil, or oregano)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar to activate it. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add softened butter and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then cover it and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Roast the Garlic and Make Garlic Butter: Roast whole garlic cloves until soft and golden brown. Mash the roasted garlic and mix it thoroughly with softened butter, a pinch of salt, and optional fresh herbs to create a fragrant garlic butter spread.
  3. Roll and Layer the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread a generous layer of the prepared garlic butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly on top. Carefully fold the dough to create multiple layers that encase the cheese and garlic butter.
  4. Shape the Cruffins: Cut the layered dough into strips. Twist each strip gently and place it into a muffin tin or cruffin mold to form the characteristic spiral shape with layers of cheesy garlic filling.
  5. Proof and Bake: Allow the shaped cruffins to proof for 20-30 minutes to rise slightly. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the cruffins with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, with cheese melting between the layers.

Notes

  • Use cold butter while rolling the dough to achieve better flakiness.
  • Allow the dough to fully proof to develop light, airy layers in the cruffins.
  • Brush the cruffins with olive oil before baking to enhance crust color and add richness.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melting and gooey texture.
  • Serve the cruffins warm, either fresh from the oven or gently reheated for best flavor and texture.

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