Apple strudel: the recipe for the right thin dough and the history of the dessert

The famous apple strudel has been around for centuries: a crispy cake with a juicy apple filling is still in the top of the list. It is served in almost all cuisines, and more and more housewives are trying to repeat the strudel recipe at home.

The FoodOboz editorial team has prepared a history of the dessert and a recipe for the right thin strudel dough, which was shared by chef Serhii Pokanevych on his YouTube channel (to watch the video, scroll to the end).

The story of the strudel

Everyone has heard another name for this apple delicacy at least once in their lives, such as "Viennese strudel". And this is not surprising. After all, it is from Vienna, the capital of Austria, that the strudel spread all over the world. But how exactly it appeared in Austria is another matter. The fact is that it came there as an oriental dessert. It was the Arabs who were the first in the world to make their delicacy using very thin dough. When people from Turkey came to Vienna, the Austrians discovered completely new desserts based on this ingredient.

A little later, the strudel was finalized by the Habsburg monarchs, after which the recipe for the cake spread at breakneck speed to all corners of the world. All sorts of fillings were invented for it: almond, cherry, milk cream, and coffee. But it was apple that took a special place in our hearts.

Thin dough and apple strudel according to Serhii Pokanevych's recipe

Ingredients:

• Hot water - 70 ml
• Vegetable oil - 70 ml
• Flour - 230 g
• Apples - 6 pcs.
• Ground cinnamon - 10 g
• Sugar - 4 tbsp
• Butter - 100 g

Method of preparation:

1. Mix water, oil, and flour. Knead the dough and knead it with your hands. It should not stick to your hands. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Peel the apples, core them, and cut them into half circles.
3. Add sugar and cinnamon. Mix well.
4. Roll out the dough very thinly. Spread it with butter.
5. Put the filling. Wrap in a roll.
6. Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.

Traditionally, it is served with vanilla cream. Whipped cream and ice cream are also added.