World Flavors Cookbook

Apfelstrudel

A masterpiece of pastry — paper-thin dough rolled around a rich filling of tart apples, cinnamon, sugar, and rum-soaked raisins.

Cuisine: Germany

Ingredients

• Dough: 250g flour, 1 egg, 2 tbsp oil, warm water
• Filling: 1kg tart apples (Granny Smith), 100g sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 50g breadcrumbs fried in butter, 50g raisins

Instructions

1. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Brush with oil and let rest under a warm bowl for 1 hour.
2. On a floured tablecloth, stretch the dough by hand until it is translucent and thin enough to read a newspaper through.
3. Spread the fried breadcrumbs over 2/3 of the dough. Top with sliced apples mixed with sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
4. Roll tightly using the tablecloth. Brush with melted butter.
5. Bake at 190°C for 40 minutes until golden brown.