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Gipfeli Recipe

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A traditional **Swiss Gipfeli recipe**, perfect for breakfast or a light snack. These **buttery, soft crescent-shaped pastries** are easy to make at home and can be enjoyed plain or filled with **chocolate, jam, or cheese**. Follow this **step-by-step guide** to bake your own delicious *Gipfeli* today

Ingredients

500g all-purpose flour

10g instant yeast

250ml warm milk

50g sugar

250g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)

1 tsp salt

1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

 Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm milk and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for **10 minutes** until smooth and elastic.

First Rise: Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for **1–2 hours**, until doubled in size.

Shape the Gipfeli: Roll the dough into a large rectangle **½ cm thick**. Cut into long **triangles** and roll each from base to tip to create a crescent shape.

Second Rise: Arrange the shaped *Gipfeli* on a baking sheet and let them rise for another **30 minutes**.

Preheat Oven: Set oven to **200°C (390°F)**.

Apply Egg Wash: Brush the Gipfeli with a **beaten egg wash** for a golden finish.

Bake: Bake for **15–20 minutes**, until golden brown.

Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with butter, jam, or your favorite fillings! 

Notes

Tips for Perfect Gipfeli:

– Use **cold butter** to maintain a light texture.

– **Rest the dough** properly for the best rise.

– **Experiment with fillings** like chocolate, almond paste, or cheese.

– Store in an **airtight container** for 2 days or freeze for up to **2 months**. 

Nutrition

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