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sourdough strawberry pop tart cut in half on a plate with fresh strawberries.

Sourdough Strawberry Pop Tarts

Mimi Council
Indulge in nostalgia with this recipe for Sourdough Strawberry Pop Tarts. This recipe is made using a true pop tart dough, no puff pastry or pie dough here, for a truly organic copycat version of your favorite childhood snack!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Makes 6 pop tarts
Calories 453 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Small Pot
  • Stand Mixer
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper Sheets
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 
 

Strawberry Preserves

  • 226 grams strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 57 grams cane sugar
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Dough

  • 57 grams salted butter (softened)
  • 57 grams cane sugar
  • 35 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 57 grams sourdough discard
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 255 grams all purpose flour
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water

Filling

  • 85 grams strawberry preserves
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Water

Glaze

  • 106 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • India Tree Nature's Colors Decorating Sugars (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • To make the Strawberry Preserves: Remove stems and finely chop strawberries.
  • Add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice to a medium pot. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat to high and boil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the heat back down to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the consistency is thick.
  • Transfer to a glass jar and let cool to room temperature. Store extra in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cane sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined and there’s no butter chunks.
  • In a small bowl, add the sourdough discard and egg yolk and stir together. Add the flour to the butter mixture and add the egg yolk mixture on top. Mix on low until combined into a crumbly dough. Add in water as needed just until the dough comes together.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to ⅛-inch to ¼-inch thick, the thinner the better! Cut into 12 rectangles that are about 3x4-inches.
  • Place 6 of the rectangles onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • To make the filling: Add the strawberry preserves and cornstarch to a bowl and mix together.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto the middle of each rectangle. Using your finger, dip it into the water, and go around the boarder of the rectangle. Then top with another rectangle dough, the water will help them stick together. Continue with all the rectangles.
  • Using a fork, crimp the edges. Then make two slits with a knife in the top of each tart.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown on the bottoms. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • To make the glaze: In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar and milk and whisk together until a smooth glaze forms. If you want a thinner glaze you can add more milk or use less if you want a thicker glaze.
  • Frost each pop tart with glaze and top with the decorating sugars.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Tips
  • Be sure your butter is soft. Just like if you were baking traditional chocolate chip cookies!
  • You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. If you’re using frozen, you do not have to thaw them as the water will just evaporate as you cook them.
  • If your rectangles are not totally even, you can cut them after you place the second one on top. You can easily even them out this way.
  • The natural decorating sugars I use are completely necessary for the true strawberry pop tart experience because they give the perfect amount of crunch and added texture that taste just like the originals.
  • I use a mix of the red, pink, yellow, and green India Tree Nature's Colors natural decorating sugars. I did this because this is truly what the original strawberry pop tarts look like. But, you can use any color or any mix!
  • High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the bottoms.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 289IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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