Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– ¾ cup water (warm)
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup pepperoni slices (or any preferred filling)
– ¼ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for serving)
– Optional: bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or any desired toppings
– Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for brushing)
Instructions
Making Homemade Pizza Pockets is a fun and simple process. Follow these steps to create your delicious pockets:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the olive oil and warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
3. Rest the Dough: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
5. Cut Dough: Use a pizza cutter or knife to slice the dough into squares, approximately 4×4 inches each.
6. Add Fillings: Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each square, followed by a generous amount of mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings.
7. Seal the Pockets: Fold the dough over to create a triangle or rectangle shape, pressing the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security.
8. Brush with Egg Wash: Place the sealed pockets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg wash to give them a golden color while baking.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pockets are golden brown and cooked through.
10. Cool and Serve: Allow the pizza pockets to cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating delicious Homemade Pizza Pockets that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pockets
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 12g