Sour Cream Apple Strudel

Sour Cream Apple Strudel

Ingredients

Pastry crust

• 1 cup cold butter
• 2 cups flour
• 8 ounces sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Apple filling

• 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 4 baking apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Pastry crust

1. Cut chilled butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; add sour cream and salt, mixing well.
2. Shape dough into ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Apple filling

1. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; add apples, sugar, and cinnamon, mixing well.
2. Divide chilled dough into thirds and turn onto floured surface; roll each portion into 15x12 inch rectangle.
3. Spoon filling evenly onto each piece of dough and spread to within 1 inch of edges.
4. Roll dough up from one long side, and pinch seams and ends to seal.
5. Place the three strudels seam side down on a baking sheet or in a large baking dish.
6. Bake at 350°F for 55 – 60 minutes, or until light brown.