The Toaster Strudel is an icing-topped pop-culture icon and kitchen staple. The flaky, fruit-filled pastry was the brainchild of a man with an idea for a breakfast that's fun to prepare and eat.

Stillwater master mechanic Charles P. Strite reportedly invented the pop-up toaster in 1919 because he was tired of the burnt toast served in his company’s cafeteria. To circumvent the need for ...