Recipe Talk

My hubby is an Austrian and would like me to make appel strudel (apfel streudel) just like he remembers how it was made in Austria when he was a young lad.
I have seen it being made in Austria but do not have and cannot find a recipe for it. It is the kind that you have to pull and pull until very thin. Then it is topped with apples, sugar and cinnamon and rolled up to bake. I know it is a lot more work than some of the 'easier' ones listed on the this forum. But I want to try this one if I can find a recipe.
Maybe some old country cook would have this recipe which they would like to share.
many thanks lori

I searched the internet in hopes of helping you find a great recipe for Austrian apfel streudel. The ones I found weren't like you described;however,may work out for you. Go to
www.recipezaar.com/102852
www.virtualcities.com/ons/ca/n/can55013.htm

BEST STRUDEL DOUGH

2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 whole egg
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. lukewarm water

Mix flour, egg, butter, and salt, Add lukewarm water and mix. Place on board and knead for 10 minutes. The more you knead the dough the better it will be to work with. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rest for 1 hour. Divide dough in half.

How to Stretch Dough: Spread table with cloth to hang over sides. Sprinkle lightly with flour and place dough in center. With a floured rolling pin, roll out dough into 8 inch circle. Slide hands gently under dough and let dough rest on the back of your hands, with your palms down. Now pull the dough gently toward you. Stretch and pull dough as you go around. Dough should be thin as tissue paper.

APPLE FILLING:

4 lbs. of apples
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
Peel apples and slice. Add sugar, cinnamon, flour and mix. Brush melted butter over dough. Spread 1/2 apple mixture over dough. Fold sides up and over the filling and roll. Pick table cloth up to roll. Shape roll to fit 9 x 13 inch greased with melted butter. Brush the roll generously with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, until lightly brown.