Gipfeli Recipe
The gipfeli recipe is a cherished Swiss classic that brings the taste of flaky, buttery pastry into your home. This traditional recipe is known for its simplicity and flavor, making it a perfect addition to any breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams salt
- 15 grams sugar
- 7 grams yeast
- 250 milliliters warm milk
- 100 grams cold butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Sprinkle in the yeast.
- Add the warm milk and cold butter, then stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into two portions, and roll each into a circle.
- Cut each circle into 8 wedges and roll them from the wide end to the tip to form crescents.
- Place the rolled gipfeli on a baking sheet lined with parchment and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and brush the gipfeli with milk or egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Use cold butter for flakinessnLet the dough rise properlynDon't overwork the doughnBrush with milk or egg wash for a golden finishnMonitor oven temperature for baking