Czech Apple Strudel Recipe | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (120ml) warm water (about 100-110°F / 38-43°C)
• ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar (helps with elasticity)
• For the Filling:
• 6-8 medium apples (about 2 lbs / 900g), preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (adjust to apple sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 small lemon)
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing dough and sautéing breadcrumbs)
• ½ cup (60g) dry breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
• ½ cup (60g) golden raisins (optional, soaked in rum or warm water for 15 mins, then drained)
• ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• For Topping & Serving:
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing after baking)
• Powdered sugar for dusting