Homemade Pizza Pockets
Learn how to make delicious Homemade pizza pockets from scratch in 30 minutes. Perfect for quick lunches, or easy dinners your family will love
Ingredients
For the Dough (Optional):
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup warm water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices or other toppings: cooked sausage, veggies, etc.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano optional
For Assembly:
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: garlic butter 2 tbsp melted butter + 1 minced garlic clove
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Use a wooden spoon or your hands to gently combine the ingredients until a rough dough begins to form.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 30-60 minutes until it doubles in size.
- Press down on the dough to expel any trapped air bubbles. Then, divide it into your desired portion sizes for your homemade pizza pockets.