Gipfeli Recipe

Two golden, flaky croissants (Gipfeli) on a vintage blue-and-white plate, lit by warm morning sunlight on a wooden table with coffee cups in the background.

Swiss Gipfeli are flaky, buttery pastries that are Switzerland's beloved version of the croissant. With a slightly sweeter dough and distinctive tight curl, these golden-brown breakfast treats are perfect for special mornings or weekend brunches. While they require time and patience to prepare, the result is truly worth the effort.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gipfeli Recipe

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 2 5

Total Time: 5 5

Servings: gipfeli

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

Large rolling pin (preferably wooden)
Pastry brush for egg wash
Sharp knife or pastry wheel
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Reliable oven thermometer

Ingredients

the Dough:

4 cups 500g all-purpose flour
2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup 240ml lukewarm milk
⅓ cup 65g sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs 1 for dough, 1 for egg wash
½ cup 113g room temperature butter

Laminating:

1½ cups 340g cold butter, sliced

Instructions

Make Dough:

Mix milk and yeast, let stand 5 minutes
Combine flour, sugar, and salt
Add 1 egg and butter to yeast mixture
Mix until dough forms
Knead 8-10 minutes
Chill 2 hours

Laminate:

Roll dough into 12x24" rectangle
Cover ⅔ with butter slices
Fold in thirds
Roll and fold twice more
Chill 30 minutes between folds

Shape & Bake:

Roll dough ¼" thick
Cut into triangles (4" base, 8" height)
Roll from base to tip
Brush with egg wash
Rise 45 minutes
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes

Notes

Keep ingredients cold
Don't skip rest periods
Create steam in oven for crispy crust

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