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Pizza Pockets Recipe


Author Crystal Paine
Course Bread, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients  

For the Dough:

  • 2 Tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water 105 to 115 degrees F.
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 Tablespoons oil I used olive oil
  • 5 cups flour I used unbleached, but I think half white, half whole-wheat would also work well.

For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 2-3 cups shredded cheese I used mozzarella, but a mixture of cheese would work well, too.
  • Other optional filling ingredients: diced black olives, pepperoni, diced green pepper, and/or diced mushrooms

Instructions

To make dough:

  • Mix the yeast into warm water until dissolved.
  • Add sugar, salt, oil, and flour.
  • Mix well with a spoon.
  • Dump onto a floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes or mix in a stand mixer.

To make filling (I browned this while mixing up the dough):

  • Brown ground beef with onion and green pepper. Drain.
  • Add pasta sauce and mix together.
  • Add other optional filling ingredients, if desired.

To make Pizza Pockets:

  • Divide dough into 15-20 pieces.
  • Roll pieces into balls.
  • Flatten balls into circles with a rolling pin.
  • Dollop a few tablespoons of filling onto dough circle and sprinkle with cheese. Fold over and seal tightly.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 500ºF for 10-15 minutes, or until browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pockets | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
Find it online: https://moneysavingmom.com/4-weeks-to-fill-your-freezer-homemade-pizza-pockets-day-8/