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Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Irresistibly Gooey Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Enjoy homemade cheesy pizza pockets that cater to all taste buds with a variety of customizable fillings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free flour.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (chilled and diced) Provides tenderness.
  • 0.75 cup Milk Binds dry ingredients.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Offers a gooey cheese stretch.
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds nuttiness.
  • 0.5 cup Tomato Sauce Base of the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano For Italian pizza flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil For Italian pizza flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Pepperoni Slices / Preferred Toppings Customize to taste.
For Finishing
  • 1 large Beaten Egg (for egg wash) For a golden-brown finish.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Cut in the chilled unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the milk and stir gently until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  6. Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Use a round cutter to cut out circles measuring about 3-4 inches.
  8. Mix the tomato sauce with dried oregano and basil.
  9. Place a spoonful of sauce on each dough circle, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  10. Layer pepperoni slices or other toppings on top.
  11. Fold each dough circle over the filling and press edges to seal.
  12. Arrange the filled pockets on the baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.
  13. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  14. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets are perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for later enjoyment.

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