Sweet Strawberry Pillows
Indulge in these delectable, nut-free strawberry pastries with a perfectly flaky crust, filled with luscious strawberry jam. These delightful treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more!
ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup ice water
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- 2.
Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3.
Gradually add ice water and mix until the dough comes together.
- 4.
Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 5.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6.
Roll out one disc of dough into a thin rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- 7.
Cut the dough into equal squares or circles.
- 8.
Spoon a teaspoon of strawberry jam onto the center of each square or circle.
- 9.
Fold the dough over the jam, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.
- 10.
Repeat with the remaining dough and jam.
- 11.
Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12.
Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack.
- 13.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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