
National Apple Strudel Day
Apple strudel is a delicious, sweet treat. It’s made with a base of delicious dough and naturally sweet apples. This delightful dessert is commonly eaten, but many people cheat and enjoy it as a breakfast pastry.
Some people believe that every day should be referred to as ‘apfelstrudel day’ in order to give it its Austrian name. It doesn’t matter what the day is called, it’s time for National Apple Strudel Day to be celebrated!
Apple strudel is a medieval dish. It consists of a central of apple slices, cinnamon sugar, sugar, and sometimes raisins. The ingredients are wrapped in layers of crispy pastry that puff up in the oven. The apple strudel is delicious comfort food. It’s often served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and some thick cream.
Many people believe that apple strudel comes from Germany, but it is an Austrian sweet, originating in Vienna. The original recipe for apple strudel was actually written in Viennese cookbook in 1697. It is still available in the Vienna Town Hall Library.
The dessert became a cultural icon in Austria-Hungary after its first recording. It is possible, however, that the dough layers are thin and may have been influenced by other countries, such as Turkey or Greece. (Remember baklava).
Strudel’s German meaning is “whirlpool”, or “vortex”, which describes how the layers of pastry tend to circle the filling.
Over the years, many variations of this classic dish have been developed. Almost every Austrian family has their own recipe for apple strudel. There are many types of strudel today, including cheese strudel and poppy seed strudel.
These varieties may be fun and exciting, but they all point back to National Apple Strudel Day.
Celebrate National Apple Strudel Day with these activities, or with creative ideas.
The layers must be thin enough for the dish to read. That’s it! This dessert is easy to make at home. It’s made with layers of butter filo pastry wrapped around layers stewed apple.
Premade puff pastry dough is the best option for apple strudel. This allows you to save time and avoid making your own yeast dough. It is easy to peel, slice, and prepare the apples once you have secured the puff pastry. This simple recipe is for you:
Easy Apple Strudel Recipe
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Place puff pastry on a baking sheet. The dough should be folded over the filling. Press the edges together with water if necessary. Use 1/4 cup milk and 1 egg to brush the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.
Voila! You can make delicious apple strudel in a matter of minutes. Serve with custard, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy with your family and friends to celebrate National Apple Strudel Day
If you are feeling adventurous and want to try their hand at baking, you can use a yeast recipe to make your own flaky, layered dough. It is certain to be a delicious treat in any case.
Even though a person cannot travel to Vienna for a small bakery, that doesn’t mean they can not enjoy the day.
To celebrate the Austrian culture which brought apple strudel to the world, we can celebrate National Apple Strudel Day with lederhosen and yodeling. Then, enjoy a warm plateful of apple strudel along with a cup of hot chocolate.
You can enjoy WienerSchnitzel with Apple Strudel, and finish it off with a cup Viennese coffee (espresso).
These movies are worth a look. Enjoy the Apple Strudel scenes!