Description
Soft, buttery gluten-free brioche rolls filled with cinnamon-spiced apple filling and topped with a golden crumble. Tender and fluffy with bakery-style texture and balanced warm spice and sweet apple flavor.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
½ stick (55 g) unsalted butter
4 medium tart apples, peeled, cored, chopped (6–10 mm pieces)
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
½ cup (50 g) almond flour
Gluten-Free Brioche Dough
2 tbsp (10 g) whole psyllium husk
½ cup + 1½ tbsp (140 g) lukewarm water
1 cup (115 g) tapioca starch
½ cup (65 g) millet flour
4 tbsp (30 g) sorghum flour
2 tbsp (25 g) caster sugar
1¼ tsp (4 g) instant yeast
1½ tsp (4 g) baking powder
¾ tsp (4 g) xanthan gum
¾ tsp (4 g) salt
¼ cup (60 g) lukewarm whole milk
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tbsp (25 g) sunflower oil
Crumble Topping
⅔ cup (80 g) gluten-free flour blend
3 tbsp (40 g) light brown sugar
¼ tsp xanthan gum
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp (40 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
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Prepare apple filling: In a skillet over medium‑high heat, melt butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Add chopped apples and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring until softened and syrupy. Remove from heat, stir in almond flour, and cool completely.
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Make psyllium gel: Combine psyllium husk with lukewarm water. Mix well until it forms a thick gel (about 40 seconds).
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Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk tapioca starch, millet flour, sorghum flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt.
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Mix wet ingredients: Stir milk, egg, and oil into the psyllium gel until incorporated. Add this mixture to dry ingredients.
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Knead dough: Mix on medium speed 4–5 minutes (or 6–8 minutes by hand) until dough is smooth and elastic. It will be sticky. Lightly flour hands and chill dough 30 minutes for easier rolling.
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Shape buns: Roll dough into a 9×16‑inch rectangle. Brush surface with whisked egg and spread apple filling evenly. Cut into six 16‑inch strips, roll tightly into logs, and tuck ends under.
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Proof: Place rolls on parchment‑lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Cover and proof until doubled in size, about 1 hour 15–30 minutes.
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Prepare crumble: Combine flour blend, brown sugar, xanthan gum, and salt. Rub in cold butter with fingertips until crumbly and clumpy.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Top proofed rolls generously with crumble and bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool & serve: Let buns cool before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Cook apple filling till syrupy to avoid sogginess.
Almond flour thickens filling, absorbs moisture.
Chill sticky dough for easier shaping.
Proof in warm, humid spot for softness.
Store airtight 2–3 days or freeze for freshness.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: apple crumble buns, gluten free brioche rolls, cinnamon apple rolls, gluten free pastry, spiced apple breakfast buns