Homemade Pop Tarts

These 'pop tarts' are more of a grown-ups version of pop tarts (though kids will still love them). They're nothing like those things that come in a box from the store- but ma-o-man, these are SO good!!! They may sound intimidating; but these are really easy to make! Just PLEASE make sure that they are completely cooled before you eat them; jam can stay hot for a while.

Homemade Pop Tarts

...Not my best food picture...

Pastry:
2 cups flour
1 TBS sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1 egg
2 TBS milk
1 egg-to brush the pastry
Strawberry Filling:
3/4 cup Strawberry jam (it can really be any type of jam)
1 TBS corn starch
1 TBS water
Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles very fine peas. Whisk together the egg and milk and add to the flour mixture-use a fork until it's evenly moistened. Knead the dough until it comes together.
For filling:
Whisk everything together on stove top; bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Let Cool.

Now, divide the dough in half. Roll one piece of dough into a rectangle (9x12 inches- I advise using a ruler). Cut eight rectangles. Place pastry onto greased (or parchment paper lined) baking sheet.
Whisk the extra egg; and brush the pastries. Divide the filling amongst the eight rectangles (making sure to leave and edge clean so you can seal it). Now; roll out the other pastry ball; and repeat the cutting and brushing of the dough, place the dough on each pastry (egg brushed side down). Use your fingers to press down along the seams, then use a fork to really seal it. Poke the tops with a fork a few times to create vent holes. Preheat the oven to 350 and while the oven warms, place the pastries in the fridge for 30 minutes. Bake 20-30 minutes (until the edges are browned). Yields: 8 Pastries.
Okay; now this is where you get to decided. You can eat them without frosting or you can make the glaze used for the doughnuts (here).

With hungry thoughts from the kitchen;
Gabrielle W.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ~1 Corinthians 10:31