# What You’ll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
05 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon lukewarm water
→ Filling
06 - 2.2 pounds tart apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup raisins
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
→ Assembling
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
15 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center; add egg, vegetable oil, and lukewarm water. Combine ingredients and knead by hand for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form into a ball, brush lightly with oil, cover, and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, gently toss sliced apples with raisins, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice, and nuts if using. Set filling aside.
03 - Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Set oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - On a lightly floured kitchen towel, roll rested dough into a rectangle about 24 by 16 inches. Using your hands, carefully stretch the dough until nearly transparent.
06 - Brush half the remaining melted butter over the surface of the stretched dough. Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs evenly over dough, leaving a 2-inch border on all edges.
07 - Spread apple mixture evenly across the breadcrumb layer.
08 - Fold in the short edges of dough. Using the towel to assist, roll the strudel up tightly from the long edge to form a log. Carefully transfer seam-side down to the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Brush the exterior of the strudel with the remainder of the melted butter.
10 - Bake strudel for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow strudel to cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm.
