Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts (Printable Version)
Flaky pop-tarts stuffed with sausage gravy and scrambled eggs for a hearty morning meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Sausage Gravy
01 -
113 grams breakfast sausage
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16 grams all-purpose flour
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300 milliliters milk
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1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (optional)
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A pinch of dried sage (optional)
→ Scrambled Eggs
08 -
5 large eggs
→ Dough
09 -
375 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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225 grams vegetable shortening
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115 grams unsalted butter
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1 large egg
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15 milliliters white vinegar
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75 milliliters cold water
→ Finishing
16 -
1 large egg (for egg wash)
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2 tablespoons water (for egg wash)
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60 grams shredded cheddar or jack cheese (optional)
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Seasoning blend such as Everyday Seasoning or equivalent
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then add seasoning salt, black pepper, rosemary, and sage. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a separate pan, scramble the eggs gently until just set. Remove from heat and keep warm.
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In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in vegetable shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg, vinegar, and cold water. Add to dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Chill dough for 15 minutes.
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Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3 mm thickness. Cut into rectangles of desired size. Place a spoonful of sausage gravy and scrambled eggs on half the rectangles, adding cheese if using. Cover with remaining rectangles, seal edges firmly.
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Beat the extra egg with water and brush over the top of each pop-tart. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a richer flavor, add cheese on top of the pop-tarts before baking. Optionally, use a sweeter filling by replacing the sausage gravy and eggs with jam or fruit preserves. Adjust seasoning according to taste.