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Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts

Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts

These Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts are a delicious upgrade to the classic toaster pastry. Made with a naturally fermented sourdough crust and filled with a sweet fruit jam, they are flaky, lightly tangy, and perfectly sweet. This recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a fun homemade snack and is free from preservatives found in store-bought pop tarts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Pop Tarts
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sourdough Pastry Dough

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3–5 tablespoons cold milk (as needed)

For the Filling

  • ¾ cup fruit jam or preserves (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, or mixed berry)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)

For the Glaze (Optional)

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly. Add sourdough starter and mix gently. Add cold milk one tablespoon at a time until a soft dough forms.
  • Rest & Ferment: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow fermentation and flavor development.
  • Roll the Dough: Remove dough from the fridge and let it rest for 10 minutes. Roll out on a floured surface into a thin rectangle (about ⅛-inch thick).
  • Assemble Pop Tarts: Cut dough into equal rectangles. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of jam onto half of the rectangles, leaving a border around the edges. Top with remaining rectangles and seal edges with a fork.
  • Bake: Place pop tarts on a lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Glaze (Optional): Once cooled, whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over pop tarts. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • You can use whole wheat flour for a more rustic and nutritious crust.
  • Thick jam works best to prevent leaking during baking.
  • These pop tarts can be frozen unbaked and baked fresh when needed.
  • For a healthier option, skip the glaze or use honey instead of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approximate)

  • Calories:280 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 14g
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