Traditional Apple Strudel, Grandma’s Way
- Powdered sugar – 1 cup
- Milk or light cream – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1/2 tsp
Instructions
InstructionsStep 1: Macerate the Apples
In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Let them sit while you prepare the dough. The flour combines with the juices to create a thick, jam-like filling during baking.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Whisk the flour, salt, and sugar together. Cut in the shortening until pea-sized crumbs form. In a measuring cup, combine the egg yolks and enough water to equal 1 cup. Stir this into the flour mixture until a dough forms. Divide into two equal portions.
Step 3: Bottom Layer
Roll one portion of dough into a large rectangle. Place it in a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan, pressing it into the corners and slightly up the sides to form a “basket” for the apples.
Step 4: Fill and Top
