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Gluten Free Pop Tarts

Gluten Free Pop Tarts: Homemade Deliciousness

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A flaky, golden, homemade gluten-free pop tart recipe with cinnamon-sugar filling and a sweet glaze. Healthy alternative to traditional toaster pastries, perfect for breakfast or snacks. No pork, lard, or alcohol.

Ingredients

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2 ¼ cups (315 g) all-purpose gluten free flour blend
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
¼ cup (36 g) cornstarch
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted cold butter, cubed
¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar (for filling)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
In food processor, combine gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, cornstarch, and salt
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse sand
Add 3-4 tablespoons ice water, mixing until dough forms a ball
Wrap dough in plastic, chill 30 minutes
On floured surface, roll dough into ¼ inch thickness
Cut into 4.5 inch squares, cut each corner diagonally to create 12-inch diagonals
Fill half with brown sugar-cinnamon mixture
Fold unfilled half onto filling, press edges to seal
Cut cooled pastries into individual pop tarts
Bake until golden, 8-10 minutes
Mix confectioners’ sugar, water, and cinnamon for glaze
Dip tops in glaze and let set

Notes

Use parchment paper for easier handling
If dough becomes sticky, chill again
For best texture, work quickly with cold butter

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