Flaky layers of puff pastry (or soft homemade dough) swirled with garlic butter and three cheeses… baked until golden, then brushed with even more garlicky goodness.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an irresistible side to your favorite dinner.
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✨ Ingredients: (Yields 8–10 cruffins)
For the Dough (or use 2 sheets puff pastry):
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
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¼ cup sugar
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1 tsp salt
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¾ cup warm milk
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¼ cup warm water
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1 egg
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Garlic Butter Filling:
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4 tbsp butter, softened
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp parsley (plus more for garnish)
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½ cup mozzarella
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½ cup cheddar
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¼ cup parmesan
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Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ Make dough (skip if using puff pastry): Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast → add milk, water, egg → knead until smooth → rise 1 hr.
2️⃣ Mix garlic butter ingredients in a bowl.
3️⃣ Roll dough to 12×18” → spread garlic butter → sprinkle cheeses → roll into a log.
4️⃣ Slice log lengthwise → roll each half into a spiral (cut side out) → place in muffin tin.
5️⃣ Rise 30 mins (only if homemade dough).
6️⃣ Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 20–25 mins until golden.
7️⃣ Brush with garlic butter, sprinkle parsley & parmesan.
Tip: These taste even better warm with marinara for dipping!
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