real german apple strudel

Name: Real German Apple Strudel
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: ## DOUGH:; 2 1/2 to 3 cup(s) all purpose flour( you may need more or less flour, till stiff but not sticky); 3 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 4 large eggs, well beaten; 3/4 cup(s) butter ,margarine or shortening, butter flavor; ## CREAM MIXTURE:; 3/4 cup(s) whole milk; 1 cup(s) dairy sour cream; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; ## FILLING:; 3 pound(s) about granny smith apples, cored and sliced thin, divided ( about7 to 9 apples); 1 cup(s) raisins, divided; 1 cup(s) sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon, more or less to taste; 3 tablespoon(s) butter, melted, divided; 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Sep 10, 2012

This recipe was brought over from Germany by my Great Aunt Martha Mueller. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. Great topped with ice cream, whipped cream or milk like my Uncle did.

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield this recipe makes 3 strudel in 3- 9x13- inch pans

Ingredients

DOUGH:
2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour( you may need more or less flour, till stiff but not sticky)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup butter ,margarine or shortening, butter flavor
CREAM MIXTURE:
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup dairy sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
FILLING:
3 pounds about granny smith apples, cored and sliced thin, divided ( about7 to 9 apples)
1 cup raisins, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, more or less to taste
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup all purpose flour

How To Make real german apple strudel

Step 1

Dough: Mix flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, buttery flavored shortening and eggs to soft consistency. Add flour a tiny bit at a time,if more is needed, until not sticky just tacky.Dough is ready if you can put your finger in the dough and it comes out clean and not sticky. Knead dough about 10 minutes. Do not over mix- dough will be tough. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Grease bowls and put a piece of dough in each bowl,turning to grease top. Let set for about 1 hour covered.

Step 2

Peel apples. Butter 3- 9x13-inch cake pans any 3 pan as long as they have sides will do.( these strudel can be frozen unbaked or baked for 3 months).
Step 3

Mix the sour cream,sugar, vanilla and milk together in a medium bowl until gravy thin. Set aside. Next: Lay out a clean dish towel.Sprinkle with a bit of flour.Roll or stretch out 1 piece of the dough very, very thin as possible. About 1/8 inch thick(don't worry about edges,you can cut them off.
Step 4

Combine apples, raisins,sugar and cinnamon and mix well. Using a pastry brush spread 1/3 of the cream mixture on the dough. Using 1/3 of the apple mixture spoon mixture on one side of the dough the long side. Drizzle on some melted butter. Roll up like a jelly roll. Tuck in ends. Place in one of the prepared pans. Brush top with cream mixture,so top does not get crusty. Cut a few slits over top. Set aside. Repeat directions with the remaining doughs. Bake in 400^ oven for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350^ and bake for about 45 minutes more. --- REMEMBER THIS MAKE 3 STRUDEL SO YOU CAN FREEZE SOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.- UP TO 3 MONTHS.
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