Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening and butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet. Cook until the apples are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the 2 tbsp of butter.
Assemble the Strudel: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 12x16 inches. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the Filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
Roll up the strudel tightly, starting from one of the long sides. Pinch the ends to seal. Brush the top of the strudel with the Egg Wash.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Ingredients
8
2 1/2 cups315 gAll-purpose flour
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSalt
1/2 cup120 mLShortening, cold
1/2 cup120 mLButter, cold and cubed
6-8 tbsp90-120 mLIce water
1 lb450 gItalian sausage, removed from casings
4 cups480 gApples, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup100 gBrown sugar, packed
1 tsp5 mLCinnamon
1/4 tsp1.25 mLNutmeg
2 tbsp30 mLButter
150 gEgg
1 tbsp15 mLWater
Equipment
Large bowl
Pastry blender
Large skillet
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Instructions
Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening and butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet. Cook until the apples are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the 2 tbsp of butter.
Assemble the Strudel: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 12x16 inches. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the Filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
Roll up the strudel tightly, starting from one of the long sides. Pinch the ends to seal. Brush the top of the strudel with the Egg Wash.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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