How to make Pop Tarts? YUMMM :D
Making homemade Pop Tarts can be a fun and delicious project. Here's a simple recipe to help you enjoy your own YUMMM treats:
Ingredients:
- For the pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
- For the filling (choose your favorite flavors):
- Fruit preserves, Nutella, or chocolate spread
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt for the pastry.
2. Add in the cold cubed butter and using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as it can make the pastry tough. The dough should hold together when squeezed but not be sticky.
4. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out one disc of the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out rectangles or squares of about 4x3 inches in size.
7. Place half of the cut-out rectangles/squares onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
8. Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of your chosen filling onto the center of each pastry piece, leaving a small border around the edges.
9. Take the remaining pastry pieces and place them on top of the filled ones. Use a fork to press down and seal the edges of each Pop Tart.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes or until the pastries turn golden brown.
11. While the Pop Tarts cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Add food coloring if desired.
12. Once the Pop Tarts have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over them and let it set before serving.
Now you can enjoy your homemade Pop Tarts, just like the store-bought ones! Feel free to get creative with different fillings and glaze flavors. Enjoy your YUMMM treats!
Making homemade Pop Tarts can be a delicious treat! Follow these step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Gather the ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- Your choice of filling (e.g., jam, Nutella, or fruit preserves)
Step 2: Prepare the dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and stir until the dough comes together. You may not need all of the water.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Roll out the dough
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it in half. Roll out one half on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a knife or a pastry wheel to cut the dough into rectangles, approximately 4x3 inches in size. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Step 4: Add the filling
- Place a spoonful of your chosen filling onto the center of half of the cut-out rectangles, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spread the filling evenly, making sure not to overfill the pop tarts.
Step 5: Assemble the pop tarts
- Take the remaining cut-out rectangles and place them on top of the filled rectangles. Press the edges lightly to seal.
- Use a fork to make indentations along the edges, both to seal the pop tarts and create a decorative border.
Step 6: Bake the pop tarts
- Transfer the assembled pop tarts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Step 7: Enjoy!
- Let the pop tarts cool slightly before serving. Optionally, you can drizzle a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the top.
- Enjoy your homemade pop tarts warm or at room temperature!
Note: These instructions are for a basic pop tart recipe. Feel free to get creative with different fillings and toppings of your choice!