Plum Jam Pastries
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup plum jam (homemade or store-bought)
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to incorporate the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut and Fill:
- Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the rolled-out dough.
- Place a teaspoon of plum jam in the center of each circle.
- Seal and Shape:
- Fold the dough over the jam to create a half-moon shape.
- Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the pastries.
- Bake:
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Dust:
- Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust the pastries with powdered sugar.
- Serve:
- Serve the plum jam pastries and enjoy with your favorite hot beverage!
These plum jam pastries are a delightful treat with a sweet and fruity filling. Feel free to experiment with the size and shape of the pastries to suit your preference.
Enjoy!