Sourdough Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pop Tarts
Ingredients
Pastry Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup cold butter, diced
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Filling:
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Pastry Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sourdough discard, diced cold butter, salt, and sugar.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Assemble the Pop Tarts:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into rectangles (approximately 3x4 inches).
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling onto half of the rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Brush the edges with the beaten egg, then place another rectangle on top.
- Use a fork to press the edges together and seal each pop tart.
- Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
Bake:
- Place the pop tarts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the pop tarts cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the Icing:
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- If desired, add a little brown sugar to the icing for extra sweetness.
Ice the Pop Tarts:
- Once the pop tarts have cooled, spread the icing on top of each one.
- Let the icing set before serving.
Tips
- You may have extra filling left over. To use it up, consider doubling the crust recipe to make more pop tarts.
- Adding a bit of brown sugar to the icing will give it an extra touch of sweetness.
- Store the pop tarts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.