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Apple Strudel

Apple Strudel is a classic Austrian dessert known for its flaky pastry and spiced apple filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Austrian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 500 g halbfeines Mehl (all-purpose flour) (4 cups)
  • 1 large egg Ei
  • 100 g Zucker (1/2 cup)
  • 1 packet Vanillezucker
  • 80 ml Öl (1/3 cup)
  • 250 ml Milch (1 cup)
  • 1 packet Trockenhefe
  • Etwas Zitronensaft (a bit of lemon juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salz
  • Semmelbrösel (breadcrumbs for sprinkling on the dough)
Filling Ingredients
  • Geriebene Äpfel (grated apples for the filling)
  • Zimt (cinnamon for sprinkling on apples)
  • Vanillezucker (vanilla sugar for sprinkling on apples)
  • Zucker (sugar for sprinkling on apples)
Glazing Ingredients
  • 1 large egg Verquirltes Ei with a bit of milk for glazing
  • Butter (mixed with a bit of rum for brushing after baking)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the halbfeines Mehl, Zucker, Vanillezucker, Salz, and Trockenhefe.
  2. Add the Ei, Öl, Milch, and a dash of Zitronensaft. Knead into a smooth dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Forming the Strudel
  1. Divide the risen dough into two parts. Roll each part into a thin rectangle.
  2. Sprinkle the dough with Semmelbrösel to absorb excess moisture from the apples.
Filling
  1. Evenly distribute the grated Äpfel over the breadcrumbs.
  2. Sprinkle with Zimt, Vanillezucker, and Zucker according to taste.
Rolling and Rising
  1. Carefully roll the dough with the filling into a roulade and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Allow the roulades to rise for another 15 minutes on the baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Brush the roulades with the whisked Ei and milk, and poke a few holes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Finishing Touch
  1. After baking, brush the roulades with butter mixed with a bit of rum to enhance flavor and give a glossy finish.

Notes

Apple Strudel is best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or accompanied by whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For an added touch, serve it with caramel sauce or custard. This delightful dessert pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.