Mock Apple Strudel

This apple strudel is quick and easy to make.  It's a great dessert or breakfast and goes great with hot chocolate.

Strudel
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 cups chopped tart apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Frosting

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Chopped nuts, optional

(I also like to add a little cinnamon)

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.

Roll out into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Top with apples; sprinkle with cinnamon and remaining sugar.

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place on a parchment paper-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pan to a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm strudel. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Yield: 12 servings.