Strudel dough
Description
The recipe for strudel dough itself is quite simple, but the subsequent steps often cause difficulties. If you want to recreate the classic crispy and tender strudel at home, then remember: the baking is done. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sift the flour onto the work surface. Make a small indentation in the center and crack the egg into it. Carefully pour in the water.
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Step 2
2. Add salt, sugar, and start kneading the dough.
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Step 3
3. Knead the dough very thoroughly, sparing no effort. Then roll it into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1–1.5 hours.
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Step 4
4. The next step will be rolling. Take a large piece of clean, thin cloth and dust it with flour. You can use plastic wrap, but it will not be very convenient. Place the dough on it and start rolling.
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Step 5
5. Roll it out until it becomes as thin as cigarette paper. The dough is very soft and rolls out beautifully.
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Step 6
6. You should end up with a fairly large rectangle.
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Step 7
7. Brush the surface of the dough with 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Another option for making strudel dough is to add the butter together with the water right away, but I prefer this method.
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Step 8
8. Sprinkle the surface with crushed breadcrumbs.
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Step 9
9. Then you can use absolutely any filling. The dough recipe for strudel works well with apples, cherries, and any other options. In this case, it will be nuts.
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Step 10
10. And apples mixed with cinnamon and a small amount of sugar.
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Step 11
11. Now it's very important to properly wrap the strudel dough at home. Carefully lift the edges.
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Step 12
12. Then wrap the roll with a cloth.
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Step 13
13. Roll up gradually and carefully.
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Step 14
14. Carefully transfer onto parchment paper. Since the baking sheet is small, fold it into a semicircle. Brush the top with melted butter.
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Step 15
15. Place in a preheated oven and bake for about half an hour until a brown crust forms.
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Step 16
16. Before serving, you can sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon, for example.