A truly soft strudel - thin dough with a generous amount of filling!

Name: A truly soft strudel - thin dough with a generous amount of filling!
Prep time: 85 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 50 ml milk; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar; ½ packet of dried yeast; 120 g softened butter; 350 g all-purpose flour; a pinch of salt; 40 g powdered sugar; 1 egg; 300 g granulated sugar; 250 ml water; 200 g ground poppy seeds; 200 g ground walnuts; zest of one lemon; cinnamon to taste; 2 tablespoons plum jam (for the poppy seed filling); apricot jam (optional for the walnut filling); 1 egg for brushing

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Easy to prepare
10 portions
85 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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Discover the best recipe for yeast strudel that is soft, moist and full of delicious filling. This traditional dessert will delight every lover of poppy seeds and nuts. Preparation is easy and the result is worth it!

For 10 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

50 ml milk
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
½ packet of dried yeast
120 g softened butter
350 g all-purpose flour
a pinch of salt
40 g powdered sugar
1 egg

For the filling:

300 g granulated sugar
250 ml water
200 g ground poppy seeds
200 g ground walnuts
zest of one lemon
cinnamon to taste
2 tablespoons plum jam (for the poppy seed filling)
apricot jam (optional for the walnut filling)

To finish:

1 egg for brushing

Preparation procedure

Preparing the starter: In 50 ml of milk dissolve a teaspoon of powdered sugar and add the yeast. Stir, cover and let the starter rise.
Preparing the dough: Cut the softened butter into cubes. In a bowl mix the flour, salt, sugar, egg, the prepared starter and the butter. Work into a smooth, non-sticky dough. Divide the dough into two pieces, wrap in cling film and let rest in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.
Preparing the filling: In a saucepan, cook the sugar with the water into a sugar syrup. In one bowl mix the ground poppy seeds with the lemon zest, cinnamon and two tablespoons of plum jam. Add a little sugar syrup to form a thick filling. In another bowl mix the walnuts with lemon zest, cinnamon and, if desired, apricot jam. Add sugar syrup as needed.
Filling and shaping: Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out into a very thin sheet. Spread the filling evenly, then roll the dough into a strudel. Transfer the finished strudel to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush with beaten egg.
Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 25 minutes, until the surface turns golden.
Serving: After baking, let the strudel cool, cover with a cloth and slice. This strudel is tender, moist and full of delicious filling.

Total preparation time:

Preparation: 1 hour
Baking: 25 minutes
Total: 1 hour 25 minutes

Number of servings:

The recipe makes 2 strudels, which corresponds to approximately 10–12 servings.

Tip: You can sprinkle the strudel with powdered sugar or serve it with a scoop of whipped cream. Ideal with coffee, tea or as a dessert after lunch. The whole family will love this recipe!