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Flaky Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts

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A quick and easy recipe for flaky homemade pop-tarts filled with a warm, gooey brown sugar cinnamon filling, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  2. Slowly drizzle in 6 tbsp ice water, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Add more water 1 tbsp at a time if needed. Avoid overworking the dough.
  3. Shape dough into two flat discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While dough chills, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and nutmeg in a small bowl for the filling.
  5. On a floured surface, roll each dough disc into a 12×9 inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Cut each rectangle into 3×4 inch pieces, yielding about 8 rectangles per disc.
  7. Place half the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tbsp filling onto the center of each.
  8. Brush edges with water, top with another rectangle, press edges firmly, and crimp with a fork to seal.
  9. Brush tops with beaten egg wash and poke a few small holes with a fork for steam to escape.
  10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter and ice water to ensure a flaky crust. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaking. If dough softens while rolling, chill again for 10 minutes. Reheat in toaster or oven to maintain flakiness; avoid microwaving.

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