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Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
Learn how to make my Homemade Pop-Tarts & create a variety of flavors including Strawberry, Brown Sugar Cinnamon & Chocolate Fudge!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 20m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- blender
- whisk
- oven
- knife
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
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To Make the Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts Pastry
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar and salt.
powdered sugar5 tablespoons
3
Using your fingers (or a pastry blender) rub in the butter until it resembles bread crumbs.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and water. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix, using your hands, until a dough forms.
large egg yolks2
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Wrap the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for ⏱️ 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
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To Assemble the Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out your dough into a 7 x 20 inch (18 x 50 cm) rectangle. About ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
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Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 16 2½ x 3½ inch (6 x 9 cm) rectangles.
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Lay 8 rectangles onto your prepared baking sheet and spoon 1 tablespoon of jam onto the middle of each one, leaving a border around the edges.
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Brush the border with egg wash and lay the remaining rectangles on top. Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal.
Egg wash
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Egg wash the top of the pastry and prick with a fork to release steam during baking.
Egg wash
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To Bake the Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Bake for ⏱️ 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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To Make the Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts Icing
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In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of water and vanilla extract until smooth. If you want a thinner icing, add the remaining tablespoon of water gradually.
powdered sugar5 tablespoons
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To Assemble the Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Spread your icing over the cooled Pop Tarts and decorate with sprinkles.
Sprinkles (, for decorating)
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To Serve and Store the Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
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Enjoy fresh or lightly toasted! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in a toaster oven before serving.
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