Making Pop Tarts With Sourdough Discard | Yummy!

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining texture.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit provides natural sweetness with fewer additives.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Grate a stick of butter into a bowl using a cheese grater.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

Use a fork to break apart the butter pieces in the flour.

Use a bench scraper or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mixture and continue to cut it together.

Use the fork to stir the mixture until it is well combined.

Add 1/2 cup sourdough starter and 1 teaspoon vinegar; mix with the fork until incorporated.

Switch to hands to squeeze and press the dough together until no dry bits remain; add a teaspoon of ice water if needed.

Shape the dough into a rectangular shape using plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.

Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.

Trim the edges of the rolled dough with a pizza cutter for straight edges (optional).

Cut the dough into four strips using the pizza cutter.

Lightly beat 1 egg and use it as an egg wash to seal the edges of the pop tarts.

Place about 2 tablespoons of fruit preserves in the center of each strip, leaving room around the edges.

Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.

Use a fork to press and seal the edges for a classic pop-tart look.

Transfer the pop tarts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops of the pop tarts with the egg wash for a golden crust.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the pop tarts for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

Transfer the baked pop tarts to a cooling rack.

Mix powdered sugar with water to create a thick glaze.

Spoon the glaze over the warm pop tarts, allowing it to drizzle down the sides if desired.

Sprinkle with coarse sugar for texture.

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