How to Make Low Fat Cinnamon Pop Tarts
Combine the shortening, powdered sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a bowl., Add the flour and mix by hand. , Mix in the water by hand., Combine the filling ingredients in another bowl., Cut the pastry dough in...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Combine the shortening
Beat with an electric mixer. -
Step 2: powdered sugar
, Use your hands to make the dough into a ball.
Cover and set aside. , Whisk together and set aside. , Then roll one half out onto a floured surface, using additional flour on the rolling pin to prevent the dough sticking. ,,,, Be sure to leave a margin of about 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) from the edge of the dough all of the way around. , Press down on the edge of the dough all of the way around with the end of a fork to seal it.,,, The pastries should be golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let cool for about 2-4 min ,, -
Step 3: buttermilk
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Step 4: corn syrup
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Step 5: baking soda
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Step 6: salt and baking powder in a bowl.
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Step 7: Add the flour and mix by hand.
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Step 8: Mix in the water by hand.
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Step 9: Combine the filling ingredients in another bowl.
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Step 10: Cut the pastry dough in half.
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Step 11: Roll the dough to no more than 1⁄16 inch (0.2 cm) thick.
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Step 12: Use a knife to cut the dough into four 3x8 inch (6x20cm) rectangles.
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Step 13: Brush the egg white over the entire surface of one half of each rectangle.
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Step 14: Sprinkle the rounded 1⁄2 tablespoon (7.4 ml) of the filling over the surface of the brushed half of the pastry.
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Step 15: Fold the other side of the dough over onto the filling.
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Step 16: Use the fork to pock holes on the top of the Pop Tart.
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Step 17: Fill the remaining three dough rectangles
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Step 18: and then repeat the process with the remaining half portion.
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Step 19: Arrange the pastries on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven 8 to 10 minutes.
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Step 20: Spread frosting over the top of each pastry.
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Step 21: Enjoy your homemade Pop Tarts!
Detailed Guide
Beat with an electric mixer.
, Use your hands to make the dough into a ball.
Cover and set aside. , Whisk together and set aside. , Then roll one half out onto a floured surface, using additional flour on the rolling pin to prevent the dough sticking. ,,,, Be sure to leave a margin of about 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) from the edge of the dough all of the way around. , Press down on the edge of the dough all of the way around with the end of a fork to seal it.,,, The pastries should be golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let cool for about 2-4 min ,,
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