Description
This homemade sourdough pop tart recipe features a flaky, tender crust made with a tangy sourdough starter and filled with your favorite jam. Topped with a sweet glaze, these pop tarts are a delightful breakfast treat or snack that combines traditional flavors with a rustic homemade touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sourdough starter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
Filling
- Your favorite jam, jelly, or other filling (amount as desired)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Combine the all-purpose flour, sourdough starter, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, about 2 to 3 tablespoons, just enough to bring the dough together. Knead the dough briefly to form a smooth ball, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the butter and relax the gluten.
- Roll Out and Fill: Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the dough into squares of your desired size. Spoon a small amount of your favorite jam or filling onto half of each square. Fold the dough over the filling to create a rectangle or square and firmly seal the edges by pressing with a fork to prevent leaking during baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the prepared pop tarts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with a beaten egg to help them develop a golden, glossy finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pop tarts are puffed up and golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: While the pop tarts cool on a wire rack, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until the glaze is smooth and pourable. Adjust the milk quantity to achieve a drizzling consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled pop tarts. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade sourdough pop tarts warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold butter and water to achieve a flaky crust.
- Adjust the amount of filling to your preference, but avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
- You can substitute the jam with other sweet fillings like Nutella or fruit preserves.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
- Store leftover pop tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sourdough pop tarts, homemade pop tarts, sourdough pastry, jam filled tarts, breakfast pastries, baked pop tarts, easy breakfast recipe
