Description
Learn how to make an authentic Gipfeli recipe at home! This step-by-step guide will help you bake the perfect flaky, golden Swiss croissant with easy-to-follow instructions.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
2️⃣ Roll and Layer with Butter:
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Place cold butter slices on one half.
- Fold, roll out, and repeat 3 times for flaky layers.
3️⃣ Shape the Gipfeli:
- Cut the dough into triangles.
- Roll each from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.
4️⃣ Proof the Dough:
- Let shaped Gipfeli rise for 45–60 minutes until puffy but not over-proofed.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection:
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Swiss
Keywords: Gipfeli recipe, Swiss pastry, flaky croissant, breakfast pastry, homemade Gipfeli