RAISIN NUT STRUDEL 
4 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 c. orange juice
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
tart jelly
1 c. golden raisins, cut in halves
1 c. chopped nuts
20 Maraschino cherries, diced
1 tsp. cinnamon

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup sugar into bowl; make a well in center and add oil, butter, orange juice, vanilla and eggs. Mix to form a soft dough. Knead a few times to make a smooth dough. Cut into 4 even pieces. Roll each to form a circle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread each with a thin coat of jelly. Sprinkle with golden raisins (cut in half), chopped nuts and diced cherries.

Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle lightly over fruit and nuts. Roll tightly as for jelly roll. Put on greased cookie sheet. Prick with a fork. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into slices. Can be wrapped in foil and frozen, if desired.

Makes 4 (8-inch) rolls.

Submitted by: Cheryl Phelan

 

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