German Apple Strudel - Apfelstrudel

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German Apple Strudel - Apfelstrudel

Authentic German apple strudel: flaky pastry, spiced apples.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Resting Time:30

Total Time1 30

Course: Baking

Cuisine: Bavarian, German

Keyword: Apple Strudel, Apples, Baking

Servings: people

Calories: 599kcal

Ingredients

For the Strudel Dough

2 cups All-purpose Flour
¼ tsp. Salt
1 large Egg
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
½ cup Water warm

For the Apple Filling:

5 cups Tart Apples (see notes) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Raisins
½ cup Walnuts copped, or almonds
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
¼ cup Unsalted Butter melted
1 cup Plain Bread Crumbs
Confectioners' Sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Preparing the Strudel Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2 cups All-purpose Flour, ¼ tsp. Salt
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil, and warm water.
1 large Egg, ¼ cup Vegetable Oil, ½ cup Water
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Form the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Apple Filling

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, raisins, nuts (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well to coat the apples evenly.
5 cups Tart Apples (see notes), 1 cup Granulated Sugar, ½ cup Raisins, ½ cup Walnuts, 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon, ¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg

Assembling the Apple Strudel

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large, thin rectangle (about 18x24 inches).
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the bread crumbs. Cook over medium heat until the crumbs are golden brown.
¼ cup Unsalted Butter, 1 cup Plain Bread Crumbs
Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
Spread the apple filling over the bread crumbs.
Starting from one of the longer sides, gently roll the dough up like a jelly roll, tucking in the edges as you go.
Carefully transfer the strudel to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
Brush the top of the strudel with the remaining melted butter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown.

Finishing Touches

Allow the strudel to cool slightly, then dust with confectioners' sugar
Confectioners' Sugar

Notes

Note: If you don't have time to make your own dough, you can use puff pastry, which you can find in the freezer section at your local grocery store. Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a large rectangle, about 12x16 inches and continue with the filling.

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