Description
Soft, buttery Swiss Gipfeli—lighter than a croissant but just as delicious. A classic Swiss breakfast treat!
Ingredients
Dough:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Egg Wash:
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Activate yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add egg and yeast mixture.
3. Knead in butter until dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Let rise for 1.5-2 hours until doubled in size.
5. Roll dough into a circle, cut into 12 triangles, and roll into crescents.
6. Place on a baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Brush with egg wash and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
9. Serve warm with butter or jam.
Notes
• Best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
• For extra sweetness, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
• Serve with Swiss honey or apricot jam for an authentic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Gipfeli
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Swiss breakfast, Gipfeli recipe, homemade croissants, butter rolls