Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sourdough Pop Tart Bars
These delightful bars combine the unique flavor of sourdough with sweet caramel and cinnamon for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter (discard is fine)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 large egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) for brushing
- Coarse sea salt for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Add the softened butter and mix until you achieve a crumbly texture.
- Incorporate the sourdough starter, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two halves. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one half of the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the rectangle into smaller rectangles (about 4x6 inches) to form the base of the bars.
- Place half of the rectangles on the baking sheet and spoon a small amount of salted caramel sauce into the center of each.
- Roll out the second half of the dough and cut into equal-sized rectangles. Place over the filled ones.
- Press the edges with a fork to seal and create a decorative border.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the bars cool before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Serve warm with a drizzle of salted caramel sauce or pair with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert. These bars can also be enhanced with fresh fruit.