2 c. flour
2 tbsp. oil or Crisco
2/3 c. lukewarm water
1/2 tsp. salt

Cut shortening into dry ingredients until it resembles fine meal. Then sprinkle in water, stirring the flour. Stir until well blended to make a dough. Turn dough on unfloured board and knead 15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Sprinkle a few drops of oil on dough; cover with a damp cloth and let stand for a half hour. Prepare filling during this time. Cover table with old cloth and stretch dough very gently until thickness of tissue paper. Let dry slightly and tear off edges. Sprinkle with oil and spoon on filling. Fold edges over. Lift cloth, flipping motion, to roll strudel. Lift carefully onto greased pan. Brush with oil and bake in 400 degree oven for 35 minutes.

Apple Filling: 2 pounds apples, sliced thin or grated, 1/2 cup Lenten bread crumbs or farina, and 1 cup sugar. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, if desired. Sprinkle on half of dough or along a 3 inch row on edge. Sprinkle with oil and roll as usual.