Apple Strudel (Old World Czech Style) | From Our Czech Kitchen Archives!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free option that adds crunch.

Put 2 3/4 cups bread flour, a pinch of salt, and shortening (or butter) in a food processor.

Pulse for about 30 seconds until crumbs form.

Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to 1 cup of lightly beaten egg and water mixture.

Turn on the food processor and add the liquid ingredients on low speed.

Check the dough; if too sticky, add a little flour, if too dry, add a touch of water.

Knead the dough by slamming it down 100 times to develop gluten.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat and add breadcrumbs, stirring until golden brown.

Peel, core, and slice the apples.

After 1 hour, uncover the dough and sprinkle flour on a clean tablecloth or bed sheet.

Dump the dough onto the floured cloth and sprinkle a little flour on top.

Roll out or stretch the dough to the desired thickness.

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