🥐 Hungarian Strudel (Rétes
🥐 Hungarian Strudel (Rétes)
📝 Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp oil
- Pinch of salt
For the filling (apple example):
- 4 apples (peeled & grated) 🍎
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 50g butter (melted)
- Optional: raisins
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the dough:
- Mix flour, egg, water, oil, and salt.
- Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
- Cover and let rest for 30–60 minutes.
2. Stretch the dough:
- Place dough on a floured cloth.
- Gently stretch it very thin (almost transparent).
3. Add filling:
- Brush dough with melted butter.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs (to absorb moisture).
- Spread apple mixture evenly.
4. Roll it:
- Using the cloth, roll the dough into a long log.
- Place on a baking tray.
5. Bake:
- Brush with butter.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
🍽️ Serving
- Slice and serve warm
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Enjoy with tea or coffee ☕
💡 Tips
- Dough should be very thin for authentic Hungarian texture
- You can use fillings like cherry, poppy seed, or sweet cheese
- Ready-made phyllo dough can be used for an easier version
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