Pop Tarts

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==Ingredients==
;pastry
* 1/2 cup Sugar
* 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
* 2 eggs
* 2 1/2 cups All purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
;filling
* any flavor jam, preserves or fruit butter
;topping
* 1 egg white
* 1T milk
* Additional sugar for sprinkling on top
== Directions ==
#Cream together sugar and shortening, beating until light. 
#Beat in eggs until creamy, then stir in flour and baking powder to make soft dough. 
#Divide dough evenly into 16 parts. 
#Roll each part into a flattened ball and set aside on a plate. 
#Wrap plate in plastic wrap and refrigerate two hours. 
#Grease cookie sheet and set aside. 
#Roll 1 ball dough into a rectangle about 1/16" thick. 
#Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of filling evenly over dough leaving a generous margin. 
#Roll out another ball into similar shape and lay it neatly over the first. 
#Using sharp knife, trim the tart to approximately 3 ½"x5" and crimp edge with fingertips or tines of fork. 
#Place tart on cookie sheet and prick top with fork. 
#If desired, lightly beat egg white with milk; brush tops of tarts and sprinkle with sugar. 
#Bake at 350 °F for 25 mins, until edges are browned. 
#Prick again during first 10 mins of baking to keep them flat. 
#Cool, wrap, and store at room temp or in refrigerator. 
==Notes==
*Tarts may also be iced
== See also ==
*Pop Tarts Wiki
Category:Egg white Recipes
Category:Kid-friendly Recipes
Category:Breakfast pastry Recipes