Apple strudel (with homemade dough)

Apple Strudel with Homemade Dough

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Number of servings: 8

Apple strudel is a classic dessert, full of flavors and delicious textures. Preparing it becomes a true art when you choose to make the dough at home. This recipe will guide you step by step to achieve a perfect apple strudel, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Ingredients for the homemade dough:
- 250 g flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 100 ml warm water
- A pinch of salt

Ingredients for the filling:
- 1 kg apples (preferably tart apples like Granny Smith)
- 100 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 50 g ground walnuts (optional)
- 50 g raisins (optional)
- 50 g melted butter for greasing the sheets

Preparation method:

1. Preparing the strudel sheets: In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt. Add the egg, oil, and warm water gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. Cover it with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. Preparing the filling: Meanwhile, peel the apples and cut them into small cubes or thin slices. In a pan, add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, walnuts, and raisins. Cook over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes until the apples start to soften slightly. Let the filling cool down.

3. Rolling out the dough sheets: On a clean surface, sprinkle a little flour and roll out the dough into very thin sheets. Use a rolling pin, being careful not to tear it. If necessary, you can use a cotton towel to stretch the dough with your palms. The sheet should be almost transparent.

4. Assembling the strudel: Preheat the oven to 180°C. On a sheet of dough, brush with a little melted butter, add a portion of the apple filling, and carefully roll it up, forming a cylinder. Make sure the filling is well distributed, but not too much, to avoid tearing the dough.

5. Baking the strudel: Place the strudel on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush it with melted butter on top and bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crispy.

6. Serving: Let the strudel cool slightly before cutting it. You can sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an elegant look and sweet taste. This dessert goes perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a vanilla sauce.

Practical tips:
- Use fresh, tart apples for a tastier filling. Apples can be combined with pears for a more complex flavor.
- If you prefer a richer strudel, add a tablespoon of vanilla extract to the filling or you can replace sugar with honey for a more natural taste.
- Experiment with different nuts or seeds to add a crunchy texture.

This apple strudel with homemade dough is a rustic yet elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress family and friends with this delicious recipe!

I put flour, an egg, oil, and vinegar into a bowl, then added water and kneaded until I got a soft dough. I divided the dough into 2 equal parts, sprinkled some flour on the table, placed the dough parts on it, then moistened them with a little oil to prevent them from drying out. I then heated a pot and placed it over them to keep the warmth. I left it like that for exactly 30 minutes. In the meantime, I put 10 tablespoons of breadcrumbs in a pan, added 50 g of butter, and placed it on the heat until the breadcrumbs turned slightly golden. I then let it cool while I made the sheets. I took one part of the dough, rolled it out until it reached about 30x30 cm, then placed it nicely on a clean tablecloth. I then began to gently pull the sheet of dough from underneath, from the inside out. In the end, the sheet was practically transparent and about a meter long. I sprinkled the breadcrumbs on the sheet, leaving a margin of about a palm; then I added diced apples, sugar, and cinnamon on top. Using the tablecloth, I started to close the strudel, rolling it a bit, brushing the sheet with melted butter... and continued like this until the end; finally, I covered the strudel with that part of the dough without apples... I brushed it with beaten egg and placed it in the tray. I put it in the preheated oven at 175°C for 30-45 minutes, depending on the oven... mine stayed warm for about 40 minutes. The apple strudel is allowed to cool, after which it is dusted with vanilla sugar. It can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

 Ingredients: for the dough: -500 g white flour, -1 egg, -2 tablespoons oil, -1 tablespoon vinegar, -1 cup warm water, for the strudel: -1 sheet of dough, -10 tablespoons breadcrumbs, -100 g butter, sugar to taste, -cinnamon, -1 egg for brushing, -1 kg diced apples, -optional - for those who like, raisins, pine nuts.

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