Oven Baked Apple Strudel

Step 1

Stir plain flour on to work surface. Add beaten egg and mix well.

Step 2

In a a small mixing bowl,melt half of butter,then add 3 tablespoons water and stir well. Add butter mixture to flour and mix to a soft,sticky dough. Knead until smooth and set aside in a warm place for 20 minutes

Step 3

Thinly slice half of apples. Coarsely grate rest of apples into a a small bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl,combine coarsely grated apples,sugar,cinnamon,raisins,lemon rind,almonds and half of bread crumbs. Place a large patterned tea-towel on a flat surface and sprinkle it with flour.

Step 5

Roll out the dough on top until it is same shape as towel. Slide your hands between dough and tea-towel. Lift and stretch dough until thin enough to see pattern of tea-towel through. The rectangle should eventually measure about 20×16 -inches(50×40 cm).

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C).

Step 7

Lightly brush dough with remaining butter. Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs,leaving a 1-inch(2.5 cm) boarder all round. Spread almond mixture evenly over dough.

Step 8

Arrange apple slices on top. Fold border over filling,the roll up. Place on greased baking sheet,curving to fit.

Step 9

Brush with remaining butter and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F(190°C). Bake for a further 30 minutes.Sprinkle with icing sugar. Serve oven baked apple strudel warm.