Description
Make the perfect gipfeli recipe with this easy step-by-step guide! These flaky Swiss pastries are light, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Whether you serve them with jam, honey, or creamy hot chocolate, they’re sure to impress your family and friends. Includes tips for variations like almond-filled mandelgipfel and savory options!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 3 cups | Use bread flour for a chewier texture |
| Milk | 1 cup | Warm, about 100°F (38°C) |
| Unsalted Butter | 4 tablespoons | Softened |
| Active Dry Yeast | 2 teaspoons | Check expiration for best results |
| Sugar | 2 teaspoons | Can substitute honey or maple syrup |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon | Regular table or kosher salt works |
| Egg | 1 | For egg wash (optional: replace with milk for a vegan option) |
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Warm the milk and mix with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add butter, yeast mixture, and knead until smooth.
- First Proofing:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll and Fold:
- Roll out dough into a large rectangle, fold in half, and roll again. Repeat 2-3 times, then chill for 30 minutes.
- Shape the Gipfeli:
- Roll out dough into a thin rectangle and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form crescents.
- Second Proofing:
- Place on a lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Gipfeli are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature or 3 months in the freezer. For a vegan version, swap the butter with plant-based alternatives and skip the egg wash—use almond milk instead. Pair with Swiss coffee or hot chocolate for a complete breakfast experience!
- Prep Time: 2 hours (including proofing)
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gipfeli
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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