Strudel

Question 1

What nationality does the classical strudel come from?

Answer 1

Austria

Question 2

When did strudel gain popularity?

Answer 2

In the 18th Century during the Habsburg Empire.

Question 3

When does the oldest strudel recipe date back to?

Answer 3

1696

Question 4

What are the 3 most popular strudels?

Answer 4

1. Apfel Strudel (Apple)
2. Topfen Strudel (Sweet soft quark cheese)
3. Millirahm Strudel (milk cream strudel)

Question 5

What is quark cheese?

Answer 5

A soft and grainy cheese found in the Austrian German area.

Question 6

What type of dough is strudel classically made with?

Answer 6

Stretched dough

Question 7

What type of dough is modern strudel made with?

Answer 7

Puff Pastry

Question 8

What are the key ingredients in Strudel dough?

Answer 8

~ Strong Flour (Bread Flour)
~ Salt
~ Oil (corn, canola)

Question 9

True or False - Classic Strudel dough can be made in one day.

Answer 9

False - the dough must be rested overnight, brushed with oil, so it can achieve the proper elasticity.

Question 10

What is strudel traditionally served with?

Answer 10

Vanilla Sauce, Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream