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Hungarian Strudel (Rétes)

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A traditional Hungarian pastry featuring delicate, paper-thin dough filled with sweet apple filling, baked until golden and flaky.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hungarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 4 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt, then add water, oil, and vinegar to form a dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
  2. Shape into a ball, coat lightly with oil, cover, and rest for 1 hour.
  3. Mix apples with sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and lemon juice.
  4. Toast breadcrumbs in butter until golden.
  5. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a floured cloth surface.
  6. Roll and stretch dough until very thin and nearly transparent.
  7. Brush with butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly.
  8. Spread apple filling along one side and roll into a log using the cloth.
  9. Transfer to baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with butter.
  10. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crisp.
  11. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Resting the dough is essential for easy stretching.
  • Breadcrumbs help prevent a soggy bottom.
  • Serve slightly warm for best flavor.
  • Store at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in oven to restore crispness.

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