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Gipfeli recipe

How to Make the Perfect Gipfeli Recipe

Discover how to make authentic Swiss Gipfeli, the buttery, crescent-shaped pastries perfect for breakfast or snacks. Light, flaky, and delicious!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Gipfeli 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup cold European-style butter

For Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1.  Prepare the Dough: Activate yeast by mixing it with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until frothy. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture, kneading until the dough is smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  2. Laminate the Dough: Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Place thin slices of cold butter over two-thirds of the dough. Fold the unbuttered section over the middle, then fold the remaining third on top (like a letter). Chill for 30 minutes. Repeat the folding and chilling process three more times.
  3.  Shape the Gipfeli:Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and cut into triangles.Starting at the base, roll each triangle tightly toward the tip to form a crescent shape.
  4. Proof and Bake: Place the Gipfeli on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let proof until slightly puffy (30 minutes). Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • Use European-style butter for the best flavor and flaky layers.
  • For added variety, try fillings like almond paste, chocolate, or cheese.
  • Freeze unbaked Gipfeli for up to a month. Thaw and proof before baking.
  • Author: Emily Marano
  • Prep Time: 2 hours (includes rising and laminating)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per Serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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