Description
These homemade pizza pockets are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal, featuring a soft, golden-baked dough filled with classic pizza flavors like mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. Perfect for a kid-friendly dinner or freezer-friendly snack, these pockets can be customized with your favorite toppings and are baked to golden perfection in just under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni or chopped cooked sausage
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Additional
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in 3/4 cup warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic, ensuring a good texture for the pizza pockets.
- Divide and Roll: Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a 5-inch diameter circle, creating the base for each pocket.
- Add Filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto half of each dough circle, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni or sausage, and optional bell peppers. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder and dried oregano to enhance flavor.
- Seal Pockets: Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal and prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each pocket with beaten egg to give a beautiful golden sheen once baked.
- Bake: Place the pockets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pizza pockets cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings such as mushrooms, olives, or cooked ground beef to suit your tastes.
- For convenience, you can use store-bought pizza dough or crescent roll dough as a shortcut.
- These pizza pockets freeze well; simply reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a quick snack or meal any time.
