Pizza Pockets

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Pizza Pocket Recipe is so delicious and better than any of those store bought pizza snacks. Enjoy these anytime you want and make a batch for the freezer.

Everyone will love this Pizza Pocket Recipe!

Once you try this delicious Pizza Pocket Recipe you will see how easy and delicious it is. They are the perfect snack, dinner idea or lunch on the go.

The entire family loves this easy pizza recipe and the filling is so amazing. You may also love this Tortilla Pizza Recipe.

Easy Homemade Hot Pockets:

These homemade pizza pockets are so easy to make and a family favorite. We love that you can make these in many different ways. My kids love pizza and these hot pockets make the perfect after school snack.

Skip the store-bought hot pockets and make make homemade.

Ingredients for Homemade Pizza Dough:

Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
Garlic, fresh, minced
Milk
Egg
All-Purpose Flour
Parmesan Cheese
Baking Powder
Salt
Rosemary
Oregano
Thyme
Basil
Butter

Pizza Pocket Filling Ingredients

Ricotta Cheese
Marinara Sauce
Mozzarella

Pizza Crust Seasonings Ingredients

Butter
Parsley

Pizza Pockets being spread with melted cheese

How to Make Pizza Pocket Dough:

Step 1 – Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Step 2 – In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together bouillon base, garlic, milk, and egg. Set aside for a future step.
Step 3 – In a separate bowl, combine flour, parmesan, baking powder, salt, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and basil. Stir to thoroughly combine.
Step 4 – Cut the cold butter into 4 or 5 chunks. Use a fork to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture looks crumbly and the butter is evenly distributed in small lumps throughout the flour mixture.
Step 5 – Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until dough comes together into a loose ball. It might will be dry enough to handle and not so wet as to appear shiny.

How to Make Pizza Pocket:

Step 1 – Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough a few times turning it over onto itself and turning 90 degrees. Keep it lightly floured so it doesn’t stick. You should fold and turn about 10 times moving quickly so as not to heat up the butter.
Step 2 – Use rolling pin or a straight sided glass (not your hands) to roll out to a rectangle about ½ inch thick
Step 3 – Use a 2-½ inch round cookie/biscuit cutter or a sharp knife. Make sure to flour the cookie cutter cutting edge to make sure it doesn’t stick to the dough.
Step 4 – After you cut out all the dough into circles, you’ll thin the centers of each circle to about ¼ inch. I do this by pressing down with my fingers. This will enlarge the circle a little and leave the outside edge a little thicker.
Step 5 – Combine ricotta and marinara ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 6 – Place the crust circles on a cookie sheet. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of filling onto the center of each crust and sprinkle with some mozzarella.
Step 7 – Fold the crust in half and sealed the pocket edges. You can use a fork or your fingers. Your goal is to seal the edges so the filling stays in.
Step 8 – Bake at 450 degrees for 13 – 15 minutes until crust is lightly golden brown. Prepare lined baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 9 – After the pouches come out, brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley. We like to use a pastry brush to top the pizza pocket. You can also use olive oil or a egg wash.

Favorite Pizza Toppings:

We made these pizza pockets with just cheese, but feel free to stuff it with your favorite pizza toppings.

Slice of Pepperoni
Mozzarella Cheese
Ham
Bacon
Sausage
Mushrooms
Onions
Tomatoes

How to Store Leftovers:

If you have leftovers, store them in an air tight container. I like to cover with plastic wrap and place in the container. Then you can easily reheat in the microwave for a quick lunch.

Can you Freeze Homemade Pizza Pockets?

You can make a double or triple batch and freeze the left overs. Then you can easily pop one, two, or six in the oven at a moments notice.

I would freeze them BEFORE you bake them. Freeze completely on a cookie sheet.

Then place in a freezer bag once it is frozen. I would allow to thaw in the fridge for just add a few minutes to the cooking time if you are cooking from frozen.

It really is so simple.

Tip for making pizza pockets:

Dough Texture – If the dough is a little wet and sticky you can add about a tablespoon of flour and knead a little. If the mixture is too dry and leaves too much flour in the bowl, you can add a teaspoon of milk and stir gently.
Combining the Butter – This step will take about 3- 5 minutes until there are no large clumps remaining. The easiest way is to press the fork into the side of the bowl and “shred” it between the fork tines.
Yeast – This made from scratch pizza pocket is made with flour instead of yeast and warm water.

Pizza pockets stacked on a cutting board

Try Homemade Pizza Pockets today!

They are so easy to make and you can easily add other pizza toppings with the pizza sauce. We love green peppers, pepperoni slices and more.

You might also want to make extra sauce for dipping. Yum!

We also make our own pizza sauce for a very inexpensive dinner or appetizer. Plus, homemade pizza sauce is so much better than store bought!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What’s the difference between a calzone and a pizza pocket?

Calzone and pizza pocket are very similar but their shape and filling can be different. Pizza pocket is made with a pocket and folded over the fillings. Calzone is traditionally with an outer layer.

What is in a pizza pocket?

Pizza pocket can be filled with many different options. Traditionally it is made with pepperoni, marinara sauce and cheese.

What cheese is best?

We love to load our pizza pockets with tons of cheese. We love to shred our own mozzarella and add in ricotta. But you can use any type of cheese you prefer.

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