These flaky buttery sourdough toaster pastries are sure to be a hit. They are so easy to make and are just another great recipe utilizing sourdough discard. Find out how to make homemade pop tarts, that are delicious and nutritious!
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Sourdough Pop Tarts: Homemade Toaster Pastries
The flavor of these sourdough pop tarts is unmatched. I find extreme joy in crafting my own versions of store-bought favorites for my family, but with healthy ingredients. My kids have never actually had store-bought pop tarts, and I pray they never will for the sake of their health.
Why Homemade Pop Tarts?
Sure, you could grab a box of the store-bought kind, but where’s the fun in that? Making your own pop tarts allows you to control the quality of ingredients, customize flavors to your liking, and indulge in a special treat that’s a little different from the norm. Plus, it’s a great way to spend some free time in the kitchen, whether you’re crafting these for a special occasion or simply as a delightful addition to your daily routine.
For these pretty pink glazed pop tarts with sprinkles you’ll want to get some non toxic coloring and sugar free sprinkles. Here’s my favorites:
A Healthier Option
Unfortunately most store brought classics are filled with toxins and preservatives in order to be mass produced and stored shelf stable at room temperature for months on end. Forget the high fructose corn syrup and mystery ingredients of the store-bought kind – we’re creating flaky, buttery pastries filled with sweet, fruity goodness right in our own kitchens.
We offer you a healthier version of these treats, like these homemade pop tarts, these marshmallows, and these gummies. Allowing your family to enjoy these treats, without having to compromise their well being. We try to sneak in as many nutrient dense foods as possible, like sourdough, beef tallow and grass-fed butter, and natural sweeteners…to really make these treats not only enjoyable but actually nutritious.
Why You Will Love Homemade Pop Tarts
Flaky, buttery, and tender, these homemade pop tarts are so versatile. While I may stick them in the dessert category for now, you can easily omit the homemade strawberry jam filling, and input eggs, cheese and bacon for a delicious savory hand pie.
This homemade version is made with sourdough discard, making them just another wonderful way to use up all that extra sourdough discard and adding nutritional value.
You can make these delicious homemade pop tarts in bulk and store them in the freezer in an airtight container. Perfect for postpartum mamas, just let them thaw and they’re ready to go. I’ll explain more on that below.
Homemade Pop Tarts are Simple to Make!
With only a few ingredients, that you most likely already have on hand, you can whip these homemade sourdough pop tarts up in a matter of minutes. This recipe is for homemade strawberry pop tarts. You can play around with the strawberry filling and the glaze. Add sprinkles or cinnamon or even melted marshmallow fluff on top of the pop tart. You could do any type of fruit jam or brown sugar cinnamon filling using coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Let’s Make Some Homemade Pop Tarts:
Tools you will need:
- Food Processor
- Baking Tray
- Fork
- Knife or Bench Scraper
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients:
Sourdough Pop Tart Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold/frozen butter grated or cubed
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
Filling
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam, or jam of choice. We love to use our homemade strawberry jam made with honey.
Sweet Glaze Topping
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp corn starch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3-4 tbsp maple syrup to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the flour and salt to the food processor and pulse to mix. Then add the grated frozen butter to the flour mixture and pulse until crumbly.
- Add the sourdough discard and pulse again until the dough forms a ball. (you can use this dough right away, or you can refrigerate it for up to 48 hours, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for a long-fermented dough.)
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out he dough with a floured rolling pin. Roll into a rectangle shape about 1/8″ thick.
- Try to make a perfect rectangle by trimming the pastry dough around the edges. Then using a bench scraper or a knife, cut the dough into long strips.
- Scoop out 1-2 tablespoon of jam onto the end of the strip, leaving room around the edges. Wet your finger and run it along the edges of your pop tart to seal it up, then fold the dough over. Pinch closed and press around the edges with the tines of a fork.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the unbaked pop tarts. You can add an optional egg wash by brushing on 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp of water.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze while the pop tarts are cooling by adding all the ingredients into a small saucepan on medium low heat. Stir until smooth with no lumps, you may want to use a whisk.
- Once the homemade pop-tarts are cooled, add the glaze over top, allow to harden up a bit, and enjoy!
Storing Homemade Pop Tarts:
You can store the leftover pop tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
To Freeze:
Bake according the pop tart recipe. When they are finished, allow them to cool completely before transferring to an airtight freezer container. Hold off on putting the glaze on before freezing.
When you’re ready to eat them, allow them to thaw at room temperature and glaze when they are fully defrosted or pop them in a toaster oven to reheat, and add the glaze afterwards.
Enjoy!
Whether you’re looking to recreate the flavors of your childhood or simply want to enjoy the satisfaction of making something from scratch, homemade pop tarts are a fun and delicious project for any homesteader or home cook. With a flaky pastry crust and sweet strawberry filling, these toaster pastries are sure to become a family favorite. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and treat yourself to the real thing – because nothing beats the taste of homemade.
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Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Bench Scraper or Knife
- Fork
Ingredients
Sourdough Pop Tart Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold/frozen butter grated or cubed
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
Strawberry Jam Filling
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam, or jam of choice.
Sweet Glaze Topping
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp corn starch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3-4 tbsp maple syrup to taste
- pink food dye optional
- rainbow sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the flour and salt to the food processor and pulse to mix. Then add the grated frozen butter to the flour mixture and pulse until crumbly.
- Add the sourdough discard and pulse again until the dough forms a ball. (you can use this dough right away, or you can refrigerate it for up to 48 hours, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for a long-fermented dough.)
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out he dough with a floured rolling pin. Roll into a rectangle shape about 1/8″ thick.
- Try to make a perfect rectangle by trimming the pastry dough around the edges. Then using a bench scraper or a knife, cut the dough into long strips.
- Scoop out 1-2 tablespoon of jam onto the end of the strip, leaving room around the edges. Wet your finger and run it along the edges of your pop tart to seal it up, then fold the dough over. Pinch closed and press around the edges with the tines of a fork.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the unbaked pop tarts. You can add an optional egg wash by brushing on 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp of water.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze while the pop tarts are cooling by adding all the ingredients into a small saucepan on medium low heat. Stir until smooth with no lumps, you may want to use a whisk.
- Once the homemade pop-tarts are cooled, add the glaze over top, allow to harden up a bit, and enjoy!
