(WSYR-TV) -- Yesterday we discussed Taylor Swift making pop tarts and how Steve wanted Melissa to make Bridge Street some.
Well, Melissa said, "Challenge accepted!"
Ingredients/Directions
- For the pastry crust: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- cut into ½" pieces
- 6 tablespoons shortening
- 6 tablespoons ice cold water
- 1 large egg
- mixed with 2 tablespoons milk
STRAWBERRY FILLING:
- ¾ cup strawberry jam or your favorite flavor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- To make the filling combine the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small sauce pan
- Whisk until smooth
- Add the jam and heat over medium until it comes to a boil
- Simmer stirring constantly for 2 minutes
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool until ready to use
BROWN SUGAR FILLING
- 1/2 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour egg wash
- 1 large egg mixed with 2 teaspoons milk
Glaze
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
