Plum jam pastries

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Cool and Dust:
   • Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, dust the pastries with powdered sugar.
7. 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!