Sourdough Discard Pop Tarts

 

Ingredients and Instructions

1. In a food processor combine

1 3/4 cup flour

1/4 cup sourdough discard

1 stick cold butter sliced

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

1 Tbsp sugar

2. Pulse until well combined into a dough

3. Turn out and divide dough in two. 

4. Thinly roll first piece into large square on flour surface

5. Cut into eight 3x4 in rectangles

6. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of your filling of choice in the center of each rectangle

7. Brush a little water around the edges to help with the seal

8. Roll out and cut the other piece of dough into eight rectangles and place one on top of each pop tart

9. Use a fork to seal the edges

10. Place pop tarts on a baking sheet with parchment paper

11. Brush with milk and bake at 375 degrees for 20 mins

12.  Allow to cool and pour icing over each one and top with sprinkles 

Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1-2 tbsp half-n-half or whipping cream, mix well

** For filling I used strawberry jam heated with a little corn starch to thicken it just a bit.  I'm going to try peach next ;0) 

Hot Wassail

Nothing says fall like a glass of hot wassail. So delicious. 

Ingredients 

2 cups orange juice

2 cups pineapple juice

2 quarts apple cider

3/4 cup lemon juice

1 tsp whole cloves

1 cups sugar

1 cinnamon stick, broken

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a stock pot and simmer for 20 min

2. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick before serving

**Also great in a crock pot or beverage warmer 

Now That's A Party! - Halloween Party

 Here are some awesome recipes for a kid friendly Halloween party. 

Store bought treats

Boo Sticks - Draw a ghost face on some white cheese sticks

Jack-o-Lantern Cuties - Draw a jack-o-lantern face on mini oranges

Homemade Treats

Witch Fingers - 1. Cut Celery sticks into finger shapes. 2. Spread backside with peanut butter. 3. Use a bit of PB on a dried cranberry for the nail. 

Mini Mummy Dogs - 1. cut hotdog in half. 2. Cut croissant dough into strips. 3. Wrap the dogs with the croissant strips. 4. Bake a 375 for 12-15 min. 

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

1. In a mixing bowl combine: 1 package softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup minced orange pepper, 1 sliced green onion, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic salt (optional) 1/2 cup chopped chipped beef 

2. Form into a ball and cover outside with more cheddar cheese. Wrap in plastic wrap.  Use string to wrap around forming the pumpkin shape.  Refrigerate at least 1 hour. 

3. To serve, remove string and plastic wrap and top with the orange bell pepper top 

Witches Brew Punch - Combine lime sherbet, sprite and green koolaid.  

To have the misty effect, place some dry ice in a container below the punch and when you pour some water on it, it will mist and bubble. **Don't touch dry ice with bear skin, it will burn. Use tongs. 

Add Halloween cookies and or cupcakes and you have yourself a spooky party!