Net, The Those Annoying Pop Ups
As opposed to the kind you find on your computer, these pop ups are flaky and delicious!
You will need:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4" cubes
4 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sour cream
Plenty of different fillings, i.e. jam, chocolate, pesto, tapenade, cheese…use your imagination
1/2 C. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. milk
spam…to taste
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, shortening, salt and sugar with a
pastry blender or 2 knives until most of the lumps are no larger than small
peas and the mixture has the consistency of course corn meal.
Dump the mixture onto a clean work surface and flatten it out quickly with a
rolling pin. Scrape together, return to the bowl; cover with plastic and
place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Add the sour cream to the cold mixture
and using a rubber spatula, fold together until the sour cream is evenly
distributed and the dough holds together. Shape into a disc, wrap with
plastic refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
Divide dough into fourths, refrigerating portions not being worked with.
Roll out the first 1/4 of dough to the thickness of a quarter. Cut into 4x6"
rectangles using a sharp knife.
Spread on 1 tbsp. of filling on half of the rectangles, leaving a half-inch
border around the edges. Use a fork to poke holes in the remaining
rectangles and place these on top of the filled ones. Crimp edges gently
with your fingers and trim.
Bake at 350°F. for 10-12 minutes or until the pie dough is lightly browned.
Combine the sugar, vanilla and milk and stir together to make a smooth
glaze. Brush the glaze on pop ups.
Hook your toaster up to the computer and relax. The next time you experience a pop-up, it will be crisp, warm and filled with something tasty.
Makes one dozen