How do I make a savory gourmet pop tart?

Expand your culinary horizons with our recipe for a savory 'gourmet pop tart'. A unique twist on the popular sweet treat!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a savory gourmet pop tart. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Salt Sugar Unsalted Butter Ice Water Olive Oil Onion Garlic Cooked Bacon Cheddar Cheese Salt and Pepper Beaten Egg

All-Purpose Flour 2 cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1 tablespoon
Unsalted Butter 1 cup (cold)
Ice Water 1/4 cup
Olive Oil 1 tablespoon
Onion 1 (finely chopped)
Garlic 2 cloves (minced)
Cooked Bacon 1/2 cup (chopped)
Cheddar Cheese 1 cup (shredded)
Salt and Pepper To taste
Beaten Egg For brushing

Take note
Remember to handle the hot fillings with care and be cautious when working with sharp utensils.

1

Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cut 1 cup of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add 1/4 cup of ice water, a little at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2

Prepare the Filling

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of chopped cooked bacon, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute until the cheese has melted. Remove the filling from heat and let it cool.

3

Assemble and Bake

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the dough into rectangular shapes of your desired size. Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto half of the rectangles, leaving a border around the edges. Place another rectangle of dough on top of each filled one and press the edges together with a fork to seal. Transfer the pop tarts to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.