Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 6
Flaky, golden pastry filled with warm spiced apples, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins—Apfelstrudel is Austria’s most famous dessert! 🍏✨ Traditionally enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of vanilla sauce, this delightful treat is perfect for any occasion. Whether in a charming Viennese café or homemade, this dessert is pure indulgence!
Ingredients For Apfelstrudel
🔥 For the Dough:
☑ 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ cup (120ml) warm water 💧
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 vegetable oil or melted butter 🧈
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vinegar 🍶
🔥 For the Apple Filling:
☑ 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious), peeled & sliced 🍏
☑ ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar 🍚
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon 🌿
☑ ½ cup (75g) raisins 🍇 (optional, soaked in rum for extra flavor!)
☑ ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or almonds 🌰
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 lemon juice 🍋
☑ ½ cup (120g) breadcrumbs, toasted in butter 🥖
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 melted butter 🧈 (for brushing)
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Powdered sugar 🍚
☑ Vanilla sauce 🍦
☑ Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream 🍨 (optional)
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Apfelstrudel
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Dough
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix flour, salt, warm water, oil, and vinegar until combined.
2️⃣ Knead for 10 minutes until smooth, then cover with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Apple Filling
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, nuts, and lemon juice.
2️⃣ Toast breadcrumbs in melted butter until golden and fragrant.
🔥 Step 3: Roll Out the Dough
1️⃣ Place dough on a floured cloth and roll out as thin as possible.
2️⃣ Gently stretch the dough using your hands until it’s paper-thin and translucent.
🔥 Step 4: Assemble the Strudel
1️⃣ Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs over it.
2️⃣ Spread the apple filling evenly, leaving space around the edges.
3️⃣ Carefully roll up the dough using the cloth to guide it, then seal the edges.
🔥 Step 5: Bake Until Golden & Flaky
1️⃣ Transfer the roll to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2️⃣ Brush the top with melted butter and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
🔥 Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Let the strudel cool slightly before slicing.
2️⃣ Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with vanilla sauce or ice cream!”Apfelstrudel”
🍏 Crispy, warm, and filled with sweet apple goodness—Apfelstrudel is Austria’s most beloved treat!
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