Vegan Pop Tart Recipe

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cold, diced vegan butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Slowly add the ice-cold water, a little at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

3. Once the dough forms a ball, divide it in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. Remove one portion of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut the dough into rectangles of your desired size using a knife or cookie cutter.

6. Place half of the rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a dollop of fruit jam or chocolate spread onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.

7. Brush the edges of the dough lightly with water and place another rectangle of dough on top of each filled one. Press the edges together with a fork to seal the pop tarts.

8. Prick the tops of the pop tarts with a fork to create steam vents. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

9. Remove the vegan pop tarts from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

10. Drizzle the maple syrup over the warm pop tarts and dust them with powdered sugar if desired.

11. Enjoy your homemade vegan pop tarts with a hot beverage or pack them for a convenient on-the-go treat.