Portable Pizza Pockets Recipes

PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, yeast and salt in bowl.
• Stir in warm water.
• Beat on low speed for 1/2 minute. Scrape bowl constantly.
• Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
• Stir in remaining flour with a spoon.
• Turn dough out on floured surface. Knead 6 to 8 minutes.
• Cover dough; let rest for 10 minutes.
• Divide into 6 parts.
• (Dough is also excellent pizza dough.) Filling instructions: Brown and drain sausage, green pepper and onion.
• Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, spices and water.
• Cook 5 minutes.
• Roll each portion of pizza pocket dough into rounds.
• Spoon 1/6 of filling and 1/6 of cheese onto each pizza pocket round.
• Fold dough in half and close with fork tines.
• Brush with beaten egg.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, ham and garlic powder. Divide each loaf into eight pieces. , On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Place filling in the center of each circle. Bring dough over filling; pinch seams to seal. , Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with sauce if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

PORTABLE PIZZA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Grease 1 or 2 baking sheets, then sprinkle with cornmeal.
• In a bowl, toss together the mozzarella, tomatoes, pepperoni, green pepper, parmesan, pizza sauce, oregano and pepper. Set aside.
• Divide the pizza dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Roll each into 6 inch circle, on floured surface.
• Spoon some of the filling into the middle of the circle, wet the edges slightly with water and fold over into a half-moon shape. Press the edges very firmly to seal all the way around, with a fork. Don't add too much filling or they will leak. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
• Place 3 pockets on each baking sheet, they need room to expand. Then with a sharp knife, cut 2 or 3 small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
• Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool slightly before serving. Can be wrapped in foil for an on the go meal.