Classic Apple Strudel Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)
• 2/3 cup (160 ml) warm water
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 4 large apples (about 1.5 lb / 700 g), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith or Bramley
• 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/3 cup (50 g) raisins (optional, soak in warm water or rum for 10 minutes if desired)
• 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (50 g) fresh white breadcrumbs (from crustless bread, toasted light golden brown)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Additional melted butter for brushing (about 2-3 tbsp)
• Powdered sugar for dusting