Gipfeli Recipe
A creamy, buttery Swiss pastry with cinnamon-sugar layers, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Flaky and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 200kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- Oven
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup milk
Optional Toppings
- cinnamon-sugar mix 1 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
- chocolate chips optional
- chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, salt, and milk. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a 12x12-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix. Fold the dough into thirds, rotate 90 degrees, and roll again. Repeat once more.
- Cut into 1-inch strips, twist into crescent shapes, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overwork the dough to maintain flakiness. Use cold butter for layered texture. Experiment with toppings like lemon zest or orange zest for variation.