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Homemade Pop Tarts

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Delicious homemade Pop Tarts with customizable fillings for a fun treat.

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the ice water until the dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into rectangles.
  6. Place a spoonful of fruit jam on half of the rectangles.
  7. Top with another rectangle and seal edges with a fork.
  8. Brush egg wash on top of the pastries.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Let cool and optionally drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Drizzle with icing for added sweetness.