Description
Learn how to make authentic Swiss Gipfeli at home with this step-by-step guide. Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will help you bake perfect Gipfeli just like in a traditional Swiss bakery!
Ingredients
Scale
List of Ingredients:
- 500 g 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 g 2 tsp salt
- 50 g 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 7 g 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 250 ml 1 cup warm milk
- 200 g 7 oz unsalted butter (for lamination)
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Substitutions:
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture.
- Swap almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Opt for plant-based butter to make it vegan.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
Refrigerate and Roll the Dough:
- Wrap the dough and chill for 1 hour.
- Roll out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Incorporate Butter and Laminate:
- Roll out butter into a thin layer and place it in the center.
- Fold and roll the dough into a larger rectangle.
- Repeat the rolling and folding process 3 times, chilling between each.
Shape the Gipfeli:
- Roll the dough to 5mm thickness and cut into triangles.
- Roll each triangle from base to tip to form a crescent shape.
- Place on a lined baking tray.
Proof and Bake:
- Cover and let the shaped Gipfeli rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Notes & Tips:
- Avoid overworking the dough to maintain a light texture.
- Chill the dough between folds to ensure flaky layers.
- For a sweeter version, sprinkle sugar over the dough before rolling.
- Try different fillings, such as chocolate, cheese, or ham, for variations.
Storage & Reheating Instructions:
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Store unbaked, shaped Gipfeli in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: swiss
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 6g
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