Fun Sourdough Pop Tart Recipe For A Sweet Treat

Are you ready to elevate your snack game with a delightful homemade treat? These sourdough pop tarts are not only fun to make, but they also burst with flavor and a delightful flaky texture that you simply can’t resist. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, this recipe will guide you through creating these scrumptious pop tarts from scratch.

Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts

Let’s dive into the world of baking with some simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. This recipe allows you to use your sourdough starter and transform it into something extraordinary. Ready? Let’s get started!

Homemade sourdough pop tarts ### Ingredients

1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 egg, for egg wash
Jam or filling of your choice
Powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
Milk (for icing, optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Add the chilled cubed butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps to chill the butter, creating a flakier crust.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough is chilling.
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles or squares, depending on your desired pop tart size.
On half of the cut shapes, spoon a small amount of your chosen jam or filling, leaving a little space around the edges.
Top with the other half of the shapes, pressing the edges to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a pretty finishing touch.
Brush the tops with an egg wash made by beating the egg with a splash of water.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
If desired, mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk to create an icing, and drizzle over the cooled pop tarts once they come out of the oven.

These homemade sourdough pop tarts are sure to be a hit with everyone! Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and feel free to experiment with different fillings. Happy baking!