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Gipfeli Recipe: Easy Swiss Pastry for Every Occasion

Jada Parker
Gipfeli, often called the Swiss croissant, is a buttery, flaky pastry perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. This easy-to-follow Gipfeli recipe delivers bakery-quality results, customizable with sweet or savory fillings. Impress your guests or treat yourself with these irresistible pastries!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine Swiss
Servings 12 Gipfeli
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 packet 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional Sweet Fillings:

  • 4 tablespoons jam apricot, raspberry, or strawberry
  • 4 small squares of chocolate
  • 4 tablespoons Nutella

Optional Savory Fillings:

  • ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella
  • 4 slices of ham or turkey
  • ½ cup sautéed spinach with crumbled feta

Topping:

  • 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds or poppy seeds optional

Instructions
 

Activate Yeast:

  • In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Prepare Dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cold butter cubes and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until crumbly. Gradually add the activated yeast mixture and knead until smooth.

Let Dough Rise:

  • Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Roll and Shape:

  • On a floured surface, roll the dough into a thin rectangle (¼ inch thick). Cut into long, narrow triangles. Add fillings (if using) to the base of each triangle. Roll tightly toward the tip to form a crescent shape.

Prepare for Baking:

  • Place shaped Gipfeli on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle toppings if desired. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Bake:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • If the yeast doesn’t froth, it may be expired. Start again with fresh yeast.
  • To make ahead, freeze unbaked Gipfeli and bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
  • Experiment with different fillings to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1GipfeliCalories: 180kcal
Keyword breakfast pastry, croissant recipe, flaky pastry, Gipfeli recipe, Swiss pastry
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