Gipfeli (Swiss Croissants)
Gipfeli are buttery, flaky Swiss pastries similar to croissants. These homemade delights are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, offering a golden crust with a soft inside.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Plastic wrap
- Damp cloth
- Kitchen thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Mix the yeast with warm milk and set it aside for 5 minutes to activate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, and salt.
- Form the Dough: Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
- Knead: Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Laminate the Dough: Roll the dough out and add cold butter. Fold and roll the dough several times to create layers, refrigerating for 30 minutes between folds.
- Shape the Gipfeli: Roll the dough into a rectangle and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle into a crescent shape and place on a baking sheet.
- Final Rise: Allow the shaped Gipfeli to rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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