This nostalgic apple strudel takes you back to childhood with its comforting blend of sweet, spiced apples and a soft, homemade dough. The dough, enriched with milk, eggs, and a hint of lemon zest, provides a perfect canvas for the flavorful filling of grated apples, cinnamon, sugar, and raisins. After the dough has risen, it’s rolled out, filled with the apple mixture, and shaped into a classic strudel. Baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar, this strudel is a delightful trip down memory lane.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Comforting Apple Cinnamon Flavor: A timeless combination that’s both sweet and aromatic.
- Homemade Dough: Soft and tender, it perfectly complements the spiced apple filling.
- Hearty and Satisfying: Ideal for a cozy dessert, a special brunch, or a treat with afternoon tea.
- Nostalgic and Homely: Reminiscent of childhood and home-cooked desserts.
- Beautiful Presentation: Rolled and sliced to reveal the layers of apple and dough.
Ingredients:
- 100 ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 7 g fresh yeast
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 600 g flour
- Salt, vanilla, and grated zest of 1 lemon
For the Filling:
- 6-7 apples
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Lemon juice
- Raisins
Directions:
- Mix flour and yeast in a bowl. Add sugar, salt, lemon zest, and vanilla. Let rest for 10 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients. Knead to form a homogeneous dough. Let it rise covered until doubled in size.
- For the filling, grate the apples and cook them with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until the juice evaporates.
- Divide the risen dough into two or three equal parts. Roll out each part on a floured surface.
- Spread the apple mixture over the rolled dough and roll it into a strudel shape. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Cut the strudels with a sharp knife and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 40-50 minutes.
- Let the strudels cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Enjoy this heartwarming Apple Strudel, a delightful dessert that’s sure to evoke fond memories and create new ones! 😋🍏🍎✨
