Thursday, March 15, 2012

Homemade Pop Tarts

Thanks for hosting a delicious lunch today, Melissa!

Homemade Pop Tarts
*inspired by Smitten Kitchen and Studio 5*

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. white whole wheat pastry flour
1 t. salt
2/3 c. + 2 T. shortening
Scant 1/2 c. ice water
Raspberry Jam

In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut shortening into flour mixture until well-combined. Add water and stir a few times until dough comes together. Turn pie crust out onto a floured counter and roll until 1/8 inch thick. Cut into equal sized squares. Drop a heaping tablespoon of jam onto half of the pastry squares and top with remaining squares. Use a fork to press the edges together. Pierce with a skewer for ventilation. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. I would have topped these with a powdered sugar glaze had I planned ahead better. :)

(Pie crust recipe from Our Best Bites)

1 comment:

Melissa said...

Kalie, I ate mine after Thompson went done for a nap. I loved it! You are always bringing such delicious baked goods. Thanks for sharing the recipe.