Apple Strudel by Grandma Emma
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. Grandma Emma's apple strudel – it’s a pie made from filo or puff pastry. You can buy it already frozen, but it’s still better to make it yourself. Moreover, the recipe is very simple and today I will tell you. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, let's begin. For the dough, mix flour, salt, vegetable oil, and water.
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Step 2
Mix a firm dough and knead it on the work surface without adding flour for 15 minutes. Wrap it in a bag and place it in the refrigerator for about 40 minutes, or better for 1 hour.
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Step 3
Melt the butter.
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Step 4
Cut the apples into small cubes. I used green sour ones, they pair perfectly with sweet dried fruits.
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Step 5
Place the apples in a deep dish, add dried fruits, nuts, cinnamon and sugar. Mix everything and drizzle with lemon juice.
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Step 6
Roll out the dough on a towel dusted with flour, and carefully begin to stretch it in all directions.
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Step 7
That is why the dough is called stretched. You need to “stretch” it until it becomes transparent, but the main thing is not to tear the dough.
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Step 8
Brush the dough with butter and sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs.
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Step 9
Place the filling and spread it over the entire dough, leaving a 1‑2 cm border.
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Step 10
Using a towel, carefully roll up the roulade. Meanwhile, brush each layer of dough with butter.
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Step 11
Seal the strudel with the free edge of the dough, and pinch the ends. Brush with butter.
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Step 12
Also, using a towel, transfer the roll onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 13
Place the pie in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 45–50 minutes. During baking, brush the strudel several times with butter.
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Step 14
When our strudel is baked, dust it with powdered sugar and drizzle it with caramel.