Pop Tarts

K. has loved Pop Tarts since he was four.

We used to take them with us when we were visiting the kids.

We would try to pack things to feed them in the hotel

if they got hungry.

One time, we brought Pop Tarts. He fell in love.

He would always ask us, "Jon, Jennie, would you bring me

Top Tarts when you come again?"

He was hooked.

Last week, I was talking with my mom, and she told

me about a recipe she had seen to make home made Pop Tarts.

Wow! I thought. Home made. It never really

crossed my mind to do that.

Then I thought, why not.

I will never eat a store bought Pop Tart again.

Well, maybe not never. I may be in a hurry, or in the

mood. These home made Pop Tarts are decedent.

Here's the recipe:

2c. flour

1T. sugar

1t. salt

1c. unsalted butter (cut into pats)

1 large egg

2T. milk

Cinnamon Filling

1/2c. brown sugar

1 1/2t. ground cinnamon, to taste

4t. flour

1 large egg, beaten, to brush on before filling

What to do:

Whisk the dry ingredients together. Work the butter until the mixture holds

together when you squeeze it. I put all of this into my Kitchen Aid mixer, and it worked great.

Mix the eggs and milk and add it to the dough. Mix until everything

is blended.

Roll the dough out. Use an index card as a guide and cut out rectangles.

Make sure you have an even amount. Brush the beaten egg onto

one rectangle, and then spread with the filling (oh, I forgot a step, mix the filling) onto

the rectangle. Cover the rectangle with another one.

Use a fork to seal the two pieces of dough. Poke holes

into the top of the pastry. Repeat this with all of

the dough.

Refrigerate the assembled tarts for about thirty minutes. Preheat your oven

to 350 degrees. Bake the tarts on a parchment

lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy.

You can also fill the tarts with jam. My mom

thought of peanut butter and some chocolate chips. We might try that next.

Anyway, these pop tarts are delicious! Hope you

enjoy them.