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Flaky Homemade Pop-Tarts Recipe Easy Step-by-Step for Perfect Breakfast

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A nostalgic and easy-to-make recipe for flaky homemade Pop-Tarts with buttery crust and sweet jam filling, perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) ice-cold water
  • 1/2 cup (160g) fruit jam or preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: Sprinkles or coarse sugar for topping
  • Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Add 1 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  3. Gradually pour in 1/2 cup ice-cold water, stirring gently with a fork until the dough starts to come together. Add water slowly until dough holds together but isn’t sticky.
  4. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a flat disk about 1 inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disk into a rectangle about 12 inches by 9 inches, roughly 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Cut the dough into 3×4 rectangles (about 3 inches x 4 inches). Repeat with the second dough disk.
  7. Place a tablespoon of jam in the center of half the rectangles, spreading slightly but leaving a small border to seal.
  8. Brush the edges of the jam-filled rectangles with a little water or beaten egg, then top with a plain dough rectangle. Press edges together gently, then crimp with a fork to seal completely.
  9. Lightly brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Optionally sprinkle coarse sugar or sprinkles on top.
  10. Place the assembled Pop-Tarts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 15 minutes in the fridge.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the Pop-Tarts for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  12. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter ice cold to ensure flakiness. Chill dough before rolling and after assembling to maintain shape. Seal edges well to prevent jam leakage. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil. Dough can be frozen before baking; add extra baking time if baking from frozen.

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Keywords: Pop-Tarts, homemade Pop-Tarts, flaky pastry, breakfast recipe, jam-filled pastry, easy breakfast, nostalgic treat

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