Description
A light and buttery Swiss pastry, Gipfeli is perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a subtle sweetness with a tender, crescent-shaped texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk and sugar.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients to form the dough, then knead until smooth.
- Let the dough proof, roll it out, shape into crescents, and proof again.
- Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra layers, fold and chill the dough before rolling.
- Pair with coffee or jam for a complete Swiss experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Gipfeli
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Swiss pastries, buttery crescent rolls, homemade Gipfeli