Grandpa's Apple Strudel

This recipe was given to me by my father in law. My husband remembers his Dad making this as a kid and he said it was "always a special treat".
The recipe is simple and quick to make. Great for a Saturday morning breakfast or even a Sunday brunch item. Would be great for a dessert too!


Our neighbor had an abundance of apples on his tree so this seemed like a perfect thing to make to kick off our weekend.

Wash and peel apples, slice.

Roll out dough and brush on melted butter, cinnamon, sugar and apples.

Fold sides to meet in the middle and on ends. Make sure the pastry is sealed where it meets. Bake, frost and enjoy!

 

 

Grandpa's Apple Strudel

 

 

Pastry

2c flour

3 T baking powder

1/2tsp salt

3T sugar

1/2c shortening

2/3c milk

 

3T melted butter

 1tsp cinnamon

1/2c sugar

3/4 c chopped apples

 

 

 

 

Icing:

4 T milk

10x sugar to paste

1/2tsp vanilla

Nuts, optional

 

Blend flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, shortening and milk together. Turn onto slightly floured board and knead gently. Roll dough into a rectangular shape 1/4" thick. Brush melted butter over top. Add cinnamon, sugar, chopped apples. Roll. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Ice and sprinkle with chopped nuts (if desired).