Rétes (Hungarian Strudel)

Ingredients (serves 6–8):

• 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm water
• 2 tbsp oil
• Pinch of salt
• 100 g (7 tbsp) melted butter or oil (for brushing)

Filling (example – apple):

• 4–5 apples, peeled and grated
• 100 g (½ cup) sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 50 g (½ cup) breadcrumbs
• Optional: raisins

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:
   • Mix flour, egg, water, oil, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic.
   • Cover and let rest 30–60 minutes.
2. Stretch the dough:
   • Roll out slightly, then stretch by hand on a floured cloth until very thin (almost transparent).
3. Add filling:
   • Brush dough with melted butter.
   • Sprinkle breadcrumbs, then spread apple filling evenly.
4. Roll:
   • Using the cloth, roll the dough into a long log. Tuck ends in.
5. Bake:
   • Place on a greased baking sheet, brush with butter.
   • Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 30–35 minutes until golden.
6. Serve:
   • Let cool slightly, slice, and dust with powdered sugar.