I decided that since Mike eats poptarts so frequently, he should probably have a slightly healthier version to enjoy. They're so simple to make, just pie crust smeared with jam or cinnamon sugar or Nutella (my personal favorite), baked and topped with a powdered sugar icing. It took a little over an hour to put these together (including time to chill the dough), but it was certainly worth it to know that Mike was getting a healthier snack. And his verdict on the homemade poptarts--delicious! We'll definitely be making these over and over again :)
Makes about 12 poptarts (actual amount varies based on the size of your poptarts)
You will need:
2-1/2 cups flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
8 to 10 Tablespoons cold water
1 cup strawberry jam (or any other filling you desire), you may need more or less filling
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tablespoons milk
1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
3. Gradually add water and stir until a ball forms.
4. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes, until it's easy to handle.
5. Divide dough into 2 sections. Return one to the fridge and place one on a flour covered surface.
6. Roll dough into a rectangle, about 1/8" thick.
7. Using a pizza cutter (or a sharp knife), cut dough into rectangles approximately 3" by 5".
8. Spread jam in the center of a rectangle, leaving about 1/4" uncovered around the edges.
9. Place another piece of dough on top of the jam covered piece. Seal using the tines of a fork. Place on a greased baking sheet.
10. Repeat steps 8 & 9 for remaining dough rectangles and then repeat steps 6-9 with remaining dough.
11. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
12. While poptarts are cooling, mix together powdered sugar and milk to make an icing. Spread over cooled poptarts and top with sprinkles, if desired.
