Swiss croissants, or Gipfeli are lighter and less buttery than the traditional French version but still deliciously flaky. This breakfast pastry is one to be enjoyed and smashed into your face, starting you off on the right foot with a golden tender bite. And then you follow this three-hour recipe for simple Gipfeli, maybe fresh out of your own home.
Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 200ml warm milk
- 100g butter (melted)
- 1 packet dry yeast (7g)
- 50g sugar
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- 1 pinch of salt
Method:
1. Activate the yeast:
To a small bowl add the warm milk, yeast and sugar. Set aside to sit for 10 minutes and turn frothy.
2. Make the dough:
– Flour and salt, mixed in a large bowl Mix the yeast with butter and knead until you get a fluffy soft dogh Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with cloth and let rise in warm place for 1 hr or until double.
3. Roll out the dough:
When the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll into 1/4-inch-thick rectangle. Then, shape the dough into about 8 to 10-inch-wide triangles at their base.
4. Shape the Gipfeli:
— Pull each triangle and carefully stretch the base. Roll from the wide side toward the point, turning it into a classic croissant shape. Transfer the rolled Gipfeli to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
5. Let them rise again:
– Cover the Gipfeli with a cloth and leave them to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven:
– As the Gipfeli are waking up, preheat your oven at 375°F (190°C).
7. Brush with egg yolk:
– Gipfeli could be brushed with egg yolk to give them a golden look.
8. Bake:
– Pop in the oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until it has gone a nice golden brownand puffed up.
9. Serve:
– Allow the Gipfeli to cool just a little. Eat them with some butter, jam or anything you like!
Presentation Tips:
- Serve fresh out of the oven with a side of jam or honey.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a sweet touch.
These flaky Gipfeli are the perfect homemade breakfast pastries to impress your family or guests. Try this Swiss croissants recipe today and explore more on Allummy!
