Apple Strudel

Method

1. 1

   Sieve the flour and salt and make a well. Place the egg, butter and water in the centre and mix to a smooth dough.

2. 2

   Cover with a damp cloth and relax for twenty minutes.

3. 3

   Heat the oven to gas 5 and grease a baking tray.

4. 4

   Roll the dough into as large a square as possible and leave to rest for 15 minutes. Place on a large tea towel or sheet.

5. 5

   Flour your hands, place them under the dough and carefully stretch it as thin as possible.

6. 6

   Brush with melted butter and use at once.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with the thinly sliced apples, raisins, sugar, pecans, cinnamon if using, and lemon rind.

8. 8

   Trim off the thick edges.

9. 9

   Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve hot, sprinkled with icing sugar.

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