apple strudel

How To Make apple strudel

• Step 1
  core, peel and slice apples. toss with 1/2 c flour, 1 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon , cloves and ginger. set aside
• Step 2
  cream butter and shortening add salt , 1 tbl. sugar. 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Step 3
  2 egg whites with enough water to make 1 cup. beat lightly and add to butter mixture
• Step 4
  add 3 3/4 cups of flour to mixture and mix. Once mixed kneed LIGHTLY just a couple folds.. divide in 1/2 and roll 1 of the 1/2s out on to greased pan.10 x 15 This is very delicate pastry so I just roll it on the pan .. I never seem to have saran wrap around to do between and then lay it on the pan lol
• Step 5
  top pastry with the apple mixture.. pour the sugar flour thats left over the apples trying to distribute well.
• Step 6
  Roll out the other 1/2 of pastry and lay on top. Brush with egg whites and slit top with knife. Bake at 350 for 40 =45 minutes.. until edges are lightly browned and top is golden.
• Step 7
  mix powdered sugar , 2 tbl. milk, and vanilla extract. drizzle ALL over warm pastry .. cut and YUM!
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