Homemade Pop Tarts
Delicious and customizable homemade Pop Tarts that offer a fresh take on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 1/4 cup ice water
- Fruit jam or filling of your choice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
- Milk (for icing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ice water until the dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of fruit jam on half of the rectangles.
- Top with another rectangle and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush egg wash on top of the pastries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool and drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk, if desired.
Notes
For a flakier crust, use cold butter and do not skip the egg wash for a golden finish. Experiment with various fillings to find your favorite!
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