Strudel with apples and raisins
5 servings
60 minutes
Apple strudel with raisins is a true symbol of German cuisine, embodying the coziness and warmth of home. Its history began in Austria and spread throughout Europe, becoming a beloved dessert. The crispy thin dough encases a delicate and aromatic filling of apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and raisins, creating a unique taste filled with sweetness and a hint of tartness. Dusting it with powdered sugar, the strudel pairs perfectly with vanilla sauce or ice cream. It is served as an exquisite treat in cozy cafes and home kitchens alongside a cup of hot coffee.
1
In a bowl, mix 150 g of flour and slightly warm water, knead into a homogeneous mass. Add vegetable oil and half a teaspoon of vinegar. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Water: 80 ml
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Wine vinegar: 2 ml
2
Meanwhile, we peel the apples. We remove the core and cut them into small cubes.
- Green apples: 2 pieces
3
We mix chopped apples with crushed walnuts and raisins. We also add 100 grams of breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and sugar to prevent the filling from turning into apple and raisin puree.
- Green apples: 2 pieces
- Walnuts: 50 g
- Raisins: 50 g
- Breadcrumbs: 150 g
- Cinnamon: 10 g
- Sugar: 50 g
4
After kneading the dough well, dusting it with flour, we start to stretch it gradually. It's better to roll it out with a rolling pin at first, avoiding holes and achieving transparency. When the sheet is thin enough, we take it in our hands and start stretching it like pizza dough. Its thickness should be 0.8–1 mm.
- Wheat flour: 300 g
5
Place the resulting dough on a floured towel.
6
We place the filling at the edge of the dough and roll it up, using a towel for assistance. To prevent the layers of dough from sticking together, we sprinkle the inner part of the dough with breadcrumbs.
- Breadcrumbs: 150 g
7
Place the prepared roll on a baking sheet, poke it all over with a fork, and drizzle melted butter on top.
- Butter: 10 g
8
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 220 degrees.
9
Cut the ready strudel into portions and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Icing sugar: to taste
