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Apple Strudel with Homemade Stretched Pastry
· 5 servings
Making the Pliable Dough
In a bowl, mix plain flour with a pinch of salt. Add lukewarm water, oil, vinegar and cooled melted butter. Work into a smooth, though slightly sticky, dough first with a wooden spoon and then by hand.
Resting Is Key
Drizzle the finished ball of dough in the bowl with oil so it doesn't dry out. Cover the bowl carefully with plastic wrap and place the dough in the fridge. For the best results, let it rest there ideally overnight.
While the Dough Rests: The Filling
Let the dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, coarsely grate the apples and mix them with sugar, cinnamon, raisins, walnuts and lemon juice. Melt the butter and blitz the sponge biscuits into crumbs.
The Magic of Stretching the Dough
Lay a clean tea towel on the table and dust it generously with flour. Roll the dough out slightly on the towel, then carefully stretch it from the centre outwards using the backs of your hands, until it's thin and almost see-through.
Filling the Strudel
Drizzle the stretched dough with melted butter. Sprinkle the sponge crumbs over one third of it, then spread the well-drained apples evenly on top. Using the tea towel, fold the edge of the dough over the filling.
Rolling the Strudel
Using the tea towel, gradually roll the whole strudel up to the end. Brush the loose edge of the dough with butter so it seals nicely and the strudel doesn't open up while baking. Fold the edge over so the seam ends up on top.
Final Touches and Transferring to the Baking Tray
Tear off any excess dough at the ends of the strudel and fold it towards the seam side. Carefully, again using the tea towel, flip the whole strudel onto a greased baking tray so the seam faces down.
Bake Until Golden
Brush the entire surface of the strudel generously with the remaining melted butter. Place it in an oven preheated to 180°C and bake for about 30 minutes, until beautifully golden and crisp. Dust with sugar once cooled.