Delicious Sourdough Discard Pop Tarts That Everyone Will Love Recipe
These delicious sourdough discard pop tarts feature a flaky, tender crust with a rich flavor, filled with your favorite fruit jam or berries for a perfect breakfast or snack treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pop Tart Dough
- 1 cup sourdough discard (the star ingredient that adds depth and flavor to the dough)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for a light and tender crust)
- 1 cup cold butter (cut into cubes; ensures a rich, flaky texture)
- 1/4 cup sugar (can be replaced with honey or maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (enhances overall flavor)
- 1/4 cup ice water (to bring the dough together)
Filling and Finishing
- 1 cup your choice of fruit filling (berries, jam or other favorite fillings work wonderfully)
- 1 egg beaten egg (for egg wash, to give a glossy finish)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together sourdough discard, all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add Butter: Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water: Gradually mix in ice water and stir gently until the dough comes together, being careful not to overwork it.
- Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into rectangles, about 3×4 inches each.
- Fill: Place 1 tablespoon of your favorite fruit filling in the center of half the rectangles.
- Seal: Brush edges with beaten egg, then place another rectangle on top. Press down to seal, and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F, arrange the pop tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to ensure a flaky texture.
- Use beaten egg for a glossy, golden finish on your pop tarts.
- Feel free to substitute sugar with honey or maple syrup in the dough for natural sweetness.
- Choose your favorite fruit filling such as berries or jams for variety.
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