APFELSTRUDEL REVENUE (German Apple Strudel)

Apfelstrudel is a traditional Austrian dessert, very popular also in Germany, known for its thin and crispy mass filled with aromatic apple and spices.It is a perfect dessert for cold afternoons, accompanied by a ball of ice cream or whipped cream.Here is how to make an authentic apfelstrudel.

** Ingredients: **

For the mass:
- 250 g of wheat flour
- 1 great egg
- 50 ml of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil)
- A pinch of salt
- 100 ml of warm water

For the filling:
- 6 medium, peeled, loved and sliced ​​apples in thin blades
- 1 lemon juice
- 100 g of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 100 g of raisins
- 50 g of chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of rum (optional)

To sprinkle:
- icing sugar to taste

** Preparation: **

1. ** Prepare the pasta **: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.Make a hole in the center and add the egg, oil and warm water.Mix with your hands until it forms a homogeneous mass.Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.Cover with a damp cloth and let stand while preparing the filling.

2. ** Prepare the stuffing **: In a bowl, mix apple slices with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, raisins and nuts.If desired, add the rum for an extra flavor.

3. ** Stretch the dough **: Use a roll of dough to extend the dough on a clean and floured kitchen cloth, trying to form a thin rectangle as possible.The mass must be almost translucent.

4. ** Set up Struudel **: Distribute the apple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a free margin on the edges.With the help of the cloth, wrap the pasta carefully, starting with the longest end.

5. ** Bake the Strudel **: Preheat the oven at 180ºC.Transfer the strudel to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the dough is golden and crispy.

6. ** Finish and serve **: Let Apfelstrudel cool just before sprinkling with icing sugar.Serve warm or at room temperature, and for a special touch, follow with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Enjoy this delicious apple strudel, bringing some of the essence of the German kitchen to your table!