Grandma's strudel: a simple recipe for a homemade classic recept

Name: Grandma's strudel: a simple recipe for a homemade classic
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 300 g all-purpose flour; a pinch of salt; 1 egg; 1 cup (approx. 250 ml) sour cream; 100 g all-purpose flour; 100 g fat or margarine (cut into cubes); sour cream mixed with a small amount of oil; to taste (for example quark, apples, cherries, poppy seeds or nuts)

Easy to prepare
10 portions
65 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Recipe for Grandma's strudel – an easy sour cream dough, variable filling, precise instructions, total preparation time and number of servings.

Grandma’s strudel is one of the most beloved family traditions – the great-grandmother’s recipe is simpler than classic pulled dough, yet remains hearty and delicious. Thanks to the uncomplicated sour cream dough and simple preparation, you can fill your home with the aroma of fresh baked goods in no time. You can fill the strudel with your favorite filling – from quark through apples to seasonal fruit or poppy seeds.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

300 g all-purpose flour
a pinch of salt
1 egg
1 cup (approx. 250 ml) sour cream

For the topping (crumb):

100 g all-purpose flour
100 g fat or margarine (cut into cubes)

For brushing:

sour cream mixed with a small amount of oil

For the filling:

to taste (for example quark, apples, cherries, poppy seeds or nuts)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, add the egg and sour cream. Work into a smooth dough that does not stick to the sides of the bowl. Roll the dough into a sheet about 0.5 cm thick.
Topping the dough (crumb): In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with pieces of fat by hand until a crumbly mixture forms. Evenly spread the crumble over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
Rolling and chilling: Roll the dough with the crumble lengthwise into a roulade. For a better shape, let the roulade rest briefly (10–15 min) in the refrigerator – you can skip this step.
Shaping the strudels: Cut four pieces from the roulade. Roll each piece into a thin sheet, place the filling in the center and add a little sour cream on top. Roll the sheet tightly, pressing the edges.
Baking: Prepare a baking sheet greased with fat and dusted with flour. Place the strudel on it with the seams down. Brush the surface with sour cream mixed with oil. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C (fan 160 °C) for 30–35 minutes until golden.

Total preparation time

Dough and crumble preparation: 15 min
Rolling and optional chilling: 15 min
Baking: 35 min
Total: approx. 1 h 5 min

Number of servings

4 larger strudels (approx. 16–20 slices)

Conclusion

Grandma’s strudel is a versatile recipe that you can easily adapt to any filling. Thanks to the simple sour cream dough, you can prepare it even at the last minute. Serve warm or cooled, it always tastes great with a cup of coffee or tea. Don’t forget to experiment with fillings and add a pinch of cinnamon or chopped nuts for an even more pronounced flavor.