Description
Learn how to make traditional Swiss Gipfeli, a lighter, flakier version of the croissant, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold
1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp)
1 1/4 cups warm milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional: chocolate chips, almond paste, jam, cheese, ham
Instructions
1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy.
2. Combine flour, salt, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
3. Let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread butter over two-thirds.
5. Fold dough like a letter. Chill 30 minutes.
6. Repeat rolling and folding 2-3 times.
7. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles.
8. Roll each triangle from base to tip to form crescents.
9. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Proof 30-45 minutes.
10. Brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
Keep butter cold to maintain layers.
Chilling between folds is essential.
Store in airtight container up to 3 days or freeze unbaked shaped Gipfeli.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Gipfeli
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg