Toaster Pastries
Delight your mornings with these irresistible homemade toaster pastries—an easy and nostalgic treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Made from scratch with a buttery, flaky pastry crust and filled with your favorite jam or fruit preserves, these pastries are finished with a luscious vanilla glaze and optional sprinkles for a fun, decorative touch. The recipe comes together with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and powdered sugar, making it an ideal choice for beginner bakers looking to impress. Ready in under an hour (including baking time), these toaster pastries offer a wholesome, customizable alternative to their store-bought counterparts. Whether you prefer classic strawberry jam or a unique fruit filling, these pastries will transport you straight back to your childhood!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 6 tablespoons Cold water
- 0.75 cup Jam or fruit preserves
- 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk into a large rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Trim the edges to make a clean rectangle, then cut into smaller rectangles, approximately 3x4 inches. Repeat with the second dough disk.
Place half of the rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of jam or fruit preserves onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.
Brush the edges with the beaten egg to act as glue. Lay another rectangle of dough on top of each filled piece, pressing the edges together firmly. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the toaster pastries.
Poke a few small holes in the top of each pastry with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
While the pastries cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the pastries are completely cool, spread the glaze over the tops and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade toaster pastries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.0 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.4 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 1352 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.4 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
