Apfelstrudel Recipe

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup (120 ml) warm water (plus a little more if needed)

For the Filling:

• 4 large apples (Granny Smith or another tart variety), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ cup (30 g) raisins
• ¼ cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup (30 g) breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

For Assembly:

• 3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Add the egg, oil, and warm water. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
4. Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

2. Prepare the Filling:

1. In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), raisins, and lemon juice.
2. In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring constantly. Let it cool slightly.

3. Roll Out the Dough:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. On a clean kitchen towel, lightly flour the surface and roll out the dough as thinly as possible, into a large rectangle (about 16x12 inches or 40x30 cm).
3. Carefully stretch the dough by lifting the edges and letting gravity help, until it’s very thin.

4. Assemble the Strudel:

1. Brush the dough with melted butter.
2. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges.
3. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the breadcrumbs.
4. Starting from the long edge of the dough, carefully roll up the strudel, using the towel to help you roll it as tightly as possible.
5. Place the rolled strudel seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Brush the top with the remaining melted butter.

5. Bake the Strudel:

1. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and crispy.
2. Let the strudel cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

6. Serve:

1. Serve warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips

• For an extra crispy crust, you can brush the strudel with a bit of milk before baking.
• You can also add a bit of vanilla extract to the apple filling for a hint of extra flavor.
• If you have time, let the dough rest longer to make it more pliable.

Enjoy your homemade Apfelstrudel!