Breakfast Pop Tarts
These homemade Breakfast Pop Tarts are flaky, buttery pastries filled with your favorite jam—perfect for a quick, delicious morning treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup ice water
- 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (any flavor)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar glaze or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together.
- Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one dough disc to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into rectangles (about 3×4 inches).
- Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of half of the rectangles, leaving edges clear.
- Brush edges with egg wash, then top with remaining rectangles and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and cut small slits to vent steam.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before optionally drizzling with glaze or adding sprinkles.
Notes
For a fun twist, try different jam flavors or add a little cream cheese inside before baking for extra richness.