5 Mouthwatering Foods You Must Try in Austria

3. An Apfelstrudel and a Viennese waltz, please!

You can’t go to Austria and ignore the mighty strudel. This simply can’t happen!

Even if it’s known worldwide as an Austrian specialty, the strudel was invented by a Hungarian, who was inspired by the famous Turkish baklava. Anyway, the yummy pastry delight gained its popularity in the 18^th century, during the Habsburg Empire. The oldest strudel recipe dates from 1696 — a recipe handwritten and stored in the Wiener Stadtbibliothek. Its name has German origins and it can be translated as whirlwind.

Of all the existing strudel types, both sweet and salty, the apfelstrudel (apple strudel) is considered a true national dish of Austria, together with the Viennese Schnitzel (of course).

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The dough is usually made from flour, butter and salt and stretched to the maximum afterwards, until it becomes almost transparent. This ensures a final product of an exceptional finesse. Breadcrumbs or ground almonds are sprinkled all over this and the filling consists in a mixture of apples, cinnamon and lemon peel.

Along with a cup of coffee, tea or a glass of champagne, the apple strudel will add a lot of taste and charm to your Austrian afternoons.