Gluten-Free Pop Tarts Recipe
This easy gluten-free pop tarts recipe yields delicious homemade pastries with a flaky crust and customizable fillings. First, prepare the dough by mixing gluten-free flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter. Add an egg and cold water to bring the dough together, then chill it. After chilling, roll out the dough, cut it into rectangles, and fill each with jam or your favorite filling. Seal the pop tarts, bake until golden brown, and finish with a simple powdered sugar glaze. Enjoy fresh or store for later!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Rolling Pin
- Plastic wrap
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Fork
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- Pizza Peel
Ingrédients
- ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2-4 tablespoons cold water
- ½ cup jam or preserves
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt to evenly mix the ingredients. Cut cold butter into small cubes and add it to the mixture. Keeping the butter cold is crucial for creating a flaky crust, as it melts during baking, forming air pockets that make the pastry crisp and light.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and add it to the flour-butter mixture. Gradually mix in cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms. It should be moist but not sticky. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap them in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the butter, making it easier to roll out later.
- After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness, aiming for a rectangular shape. Cut the dough into 3x4 inch rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Repeat with the second dough disk, ensuring even sizes for assembling the pop tarts. For a fun twist, use a cookie cutter to make mini pop tarts!
- Now it’s time to fill your gluten-free pop tarts! Place a tablespoon of jam in the center of one dough rectangle, leaving the edges clear. Place another rectangle on top, gently press the edges together, and crimp with a fork to seal the filling and create that classic pop tart look.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pop tarts on the sheet and brush the tops with milk for a golden finish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, monitoring to avoid over-browning. Once baked, cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.