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Sourdough Pop-Tarts with Freshly Milled Flour

Sourdough Pop-Tarts with Freshly Milled Flour

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These homemade sourdough pop-tarts feature a buttery freshly milled flour crust, your favorite jam filling, and a simple almond icing.
Course Snack, treats
Cuisine American
Keyword kid friendly
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4 large poptarts

Ingredients

Dough

  • 125 grams freshly milled flour I use a blend of khorasan and hard red wheat
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 113 grams cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 110 –115 grams sourdough starter active or discard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons cold water if needed

For Shaping & Baking

  • 1 egg beaten
  • About ½ cup thick jam or filling of choice

Almond Icing

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 –2 teaspoons water plus more as needed

Instructions

  • In a food processor or large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, and sugar.
  • Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly with pea sized pieces of butter remaining. If mixing by hand, use a pastry cutter.
  • Add the sourdough starter and vinegar. Mix just until the dough comes together. If needed, add cold water one teaspoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
  • Turn the dough onto a work surface and gently press it into a rectangle.
  • Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Generously flour your work surface and roll the chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 10 inches by 16 inches and about ⅛ inch thick.
  • Trim the edges and reserve the scraps for mini pop-tarts.
  • Cut the dough into four strips approximately 10 x 4 inches each.
  • Brush egg wash around the outer edges of one strip.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of filling on one half of the strip, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Fold the empty half over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining strips.
  • Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  • Allow the pop-tarts to cool completely before icing.
  • To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract, sea salt, and 1 teaspoon water.
  • Add additional water as needed until the icing is thick but spreadable.
  • Spread over the cooled pop-tarts and allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

  • My favorite flour blend for this recipe is freshly milled khorasan and hard red wheat.
  • The dough can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Thick jams and preserves work best and are less likely to leak during baking.
  • For a lemon glaze variation, substitute fresh lemon juice for the water in the icing.
  • Approximate nutrition will vary depending on the filling used.
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