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Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets

Delicious and easy-to-make pizza pockets filled with gooey cheese and your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Filling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or other toppings
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce for dipping

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and sugar to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
Assemble the Pizza Pockets
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Cut the dough into circles, about 4 inches in diameter.
  4. Place a tablespoon of mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices on one half of each circle.
  5. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
Bake the Pizza Pockets
  1. Place the pizza pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with pizza sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like vegetables or different cheeses.

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