Name: Perfect braided strudel with walnuts: Recipe for a sweet weekend treat
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 200 g sugar; 50 ml oil; 50 g softened butter; 300 ml warm milk; 7 g dried yeast; 550–600 g all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons semolina; butter for brushing the dough; 80 g walnuts; 100 g raisins; 1 egg yolk for brushing

Preparation procedure

In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, oil and butter into a smooth mixture. Pour in the warm milk, add the yeast and stir briefly. Add the flour with the semolina and knead into a smooth, elastic dough.
Let the dough rise for about 30 minutes covered with plastic wrap. After rising, divide into two equal pieces, which you will let rest again covered for another 10 minutes.
Roll each piece into a rectangle. Spread the center with melted butter, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and raisins. Cut the side edges of the dough into strips about 1.5 cm wide.
Fold the dough strips over the filling, one by one, as if braiding. Seal the ends well.
Transfer the rolls to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover and let rise for another 15 minutes. Then brush with the egg yolk and bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C for approximately 35 minutes until golden.

Total preparation time:

90 minutes (including rising and baking)

Number of servings:

2 larger rolls (8–10 servings)

Conclusion

This homemade braided strudel is an example of how traditional baking can be simple and yet exceptionally tasty. Walnuts and raisins together make a delicious combination that goes well with coffee, tea and the festive table. If you’re looking for a trusted recipe for a yeasted cake, you’ve just found it.