Easy Gipfeli Recipe
Gipfeli are delightful Swiss croissants, known for their buttery layers and slightly sweet flavor. This Gipfeli recipe makes a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
Print Pin Servings: 12 Gipfeli
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Plastic wrap
- Clean kitchen towel
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
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Base Dough
- Mix lukewarm milk with yeast and a pinch of sugar
- Let stand 5 minutes until foamy
- In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt
- Add one beaten egg and the yeast mixture
- Mix until a shaggy dough forms
- Knead in softened butter until smooth (about 10 minutes)
- Form into a ball
Step 2: First Rise
- Place dough in a clean bowl
- Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel
- Let rise at room temperature until doubled (about 2 hours)
Step 3: Prepare the Butter Block
- Place cold butter between two pieces of parchment paper
- Pound and roll into an 8×8 inch square
- Keep cold until needed
Step 4: Laminate the Dough
- Roll dough into a 12×12 inch square
- Place butter block in the center at a 45-degree angle
- Fold corners of dough over butter like an envelope
- Roll into a 12×24 inch rectangle
- Fold into thirds like a letter
- Wrap and chill 2 hours
- Repeat rolling and folding two more times
- Chill overnight
Step 5: Shape and Bake
- Roll dough into a 12×24 inch rectangle
- Cut into 12 triangles
- Roll up from base to tip
- Form into crescents
- Let rise 1-2 hours
- Brush with egg wash
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 120mg | Sugar: 1g