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Homemade Toaster Strudel

Homemade Toaster Strudel
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Homemade Toaster Strudel is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with your choice of fruit preserves or cream cheese and topped with a smooth icing glaze. This freshly baked treat is customizable, easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of a homemade crust paired with luscious fillings and a glossy finish that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Pastry Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Fillings

  • Fruit preserves or cream cheese (approx. 1 tablespoon per strudel)

Icing Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice

Finishing

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold butter cubes, blending with fingers or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually mix in cold water until dough forms without stickiness. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into even squares to form strudel pockets.
  3. Add the Filling: Place about one tablespoon of your chosen filling (fruit preserves or cream cheese) in the center of each dough square, avoiding overfilling to prevent leaks.
  4. Seal the Strudels: Fold each square into a rectangle or triangle enclosing the filling. Press edges firmly with a fork to seal and create a decorative crimp.
  5. Brush and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the tops of each strudel with beaten egg for a glossy finish. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  6. Prepare the Icing: While baking, whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice until smooth and drizzle-able. Adjust consistency as needed.
  7. Glaze and Serve: After baking and slight cooling, generously drizzle icing over each strudel. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients cold to ensure flaky texture.
  • Do not overfill to avoid filling leaks.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cleanup.
  • Rest dough after mixing for better texture.
  • Customize icing by adding vanilla or almond extract for extra flavor.

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