Viennese strudel with apples and cinnamon

4 servings

100 minutes

Viennese apple strudel is a true hallmark of Austrian cuisine, dating back to the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The thin, crispy dough encases a juicy filling of apples, raisins, and cinnamon, creating a harmony of flavors – the sweetness of the fruits, the spice of cinnamon, and the tenderness of butter. It is often served warm, dusted with powdered sugar and sometimes accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream sauce. This dessert combines tradition and sophistication, making it perfect for a cozy tea time or festive dinner. Preparation requires patience and skill, but its taste and aroma transport you to the heart of Vienna, to old coffee houses where this strudel is paired with strong aromatic coffee and leisurely conversations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 408.8
• Proteins: 4.8g
• Fats: 20.7g
• Carbohydrates: 51.5g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 180 g
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Water: 80 ml
• Red apples: 400 g
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Raisin: 4 tbsp
• Butter: 30 g
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Soak the raisins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 4 tablespoons

2. Pour flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the flour and pour in vegetable oil and warm water. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes firm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 180 g
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Water: 80 ml

3. Place the dough in another bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 25 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Peel the apples, remove the core, and slice them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red apples: 400 g

5. Mix raisins, sugar, apples, and cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 4 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Red apples: 400 g
   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

6. Place the dough on a floured kitchen towel and roll it out as much as possible with a rolling pin. Carefully stretch the dough by hand until it is as thin as paper (the pattern of the towel should be visible through the dough).

7. Evenly distribute the apple mixture over the test.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red apples: 400 g
   • Raisin: 4 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

8. Using a kitchen towel, carefully roll the strudel. Brush it with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g

9. Place the strudel in the oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Every 7 minutes, open the oven and brush the strudel with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g

10. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sugar: 1 teaspoon