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Easy Gipfeli Recipe

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Gipfeli are delightful Swiss croissants, known for their buttery layers and slightly sweet flavor. This Gipfeli recipe makes a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 Gipfeli
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swiss
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 500g all-purpose flour ($1)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons 7g active dry yeast ($0.50)
  • ¼ cup 50g sugar ($0.25)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt $0.10
  • 1 cup 240ml lukewarm milk ($0.75)
  • 2 large eggs 1 for dough, 1 for egg wash ($0.50)
  • ¼ cup 60g softened butter ($1)
  • 1 ½ cups 340g cold butter ($4)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Plastic wrap
  • Clean kitchen towel

Method
 

Step 1: Make the Base Dough
  1. Mix lukewarm milk with yeast and a pinch of sugar
  2. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt
  4. Add one beaten egg and the yeast mixture
  5. Mix until a shaggy dough forms
  6. Knead in softened butter until smooth (about 10 minutes)
  7. Form into a ball
Step 2: First Rise
  1. Place dough in a clean bowl
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel
  3. Let rise at room temperature until doubled (about 2 hours)
Step 3: Prepare the Butter Block
  1. Place cold butter between two pieces of parchment paper
  2. Pound and roll into an 8×8 inch square
  3. Keep cold until needed
Step 4: Laminate the Dough
  1. Roll dough into a 12×12 inch square
  2. Place butter block in the center at a 45-degree angle
  3. Fold corners of dough over butter like an envelope
  4. Roll into a 12×24 inch rectangle
  5. Fold into thirds like a letter
  6. Wrap and chill 2 hours
  7. Repeat rolling and folding two more times
  8. Chill overnight
Step 5: Shape and Bake
  1. Roll dough into a 12×24 inch rectangle
  2. Cut into 12 triangles
  3. Roll up from base to tip
  4. Form into crescents
  5. Let rise 1-2 hours
  6. Brush with egg wash
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • Keep the butter cold to ensure flaky Gipfeli.
  • Always put flour on the table before kneading to prevent sticking.
  • Roll the dough gently to maintain even thickness.

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