Flaky Sourdough Discard Pop Tarts Bake Like Heaven
A delicious way to use sourdough discard to make flaky, homemade pop tarts.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 pop tarts 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or filling of choice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Mix sourdough discard, flour, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together.
- Divide dough in half, shape into discs, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out each disc into a rectangle and cut into smaller rectangles.
- Place jam on half the rectangles, leaving a border.
- Cover with another rectangle and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and optionally glaze with powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
- Use any jam or filling you prefer.
- Chilling the dough ensures flaky layers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg