Irresistible Homemade Sourdough Discard Pop Tarts: Fun & Tangy!
Author:meryem
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:8 pop tarts 1x
Description
Create flaky, fun pop tarts with your sourdough discard for a naturally tangy treat. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking something unique! 155 chars
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup sourdough discard
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
½ teaspoon salt
1–2 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
1 cup favorite jam or filling of choice
Powdered sugar, for glaze (optional)
Milk or water, for thinning the glaze (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, flour, diced cold butter, sugar, and salt. Using pastry cutters, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until you have a crumbly mixture with pea-sized pieces.
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. It shouldn’t feel sticky. Don’t overmix.
Divide the dough into two equal parts. Shape each part into a flat rectangle, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Once the dough is chilled, take one part out and let it sit on the counter for a few minutes. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch thick. Cut into rectangles, roughly 3 x 4 inches, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
On half of the rectangles, place a spoonful of your chosen filling. Wet the edges with a bit of beaten egg, then lay another rectangle on top and press down gently to seal.
Use a fork to crimp the edges of each pop tart and poke a few holes in the top for steam to escape. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pop tarts for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. If glazing, mix powdered sugar with a little milk or water and drizzle on top.
Notes
These homemade sourdough discard pop tarts are flaky, fun, and naturally tangy, combining nostalgia and resourcefulness in the kitchen.
Prep Time:40 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:8 pop tarts
Calories:250
Sugar:10g
Fat:12g
Carbohydrates:35g
Fiber:1g
Protein:3g
Keywords: sourdough, pop tarts, dessert, homemade, baking
