The Apple Strudel is the national dish of Austria and a symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Empire\u2019s culinary heritage. It reached the height of its fame in 18th-century Vienna, influenced by the paper-thin pastry traditions of the Ottoman Empire (similar to baklava). Culturally, a \u201ctrue\u201d strudel is defined by its dough; the dough must be stretched so thin by hand that you can supposedly read a newspaper through it. It is filled with a mixture of tart apples, cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and buttery toasted breadcrumbs, then rolled into a long log and baked until golden and flaky. It is traditionally served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a side of vanilla sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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