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!
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!