Description
These Homemade Hot Pockets are the perfect lunch or snack on the go! Made with soft, pizza-like dough wrapped around a warm, cheesy filling, they’re a fun and delicious alternative to store-bought versions. Customize them with your favorite fillings
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, quartered
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make the dough: Stir in olive oil, flour, and salt until a sticky dough forms. Add a little more flour if needed.
- Knead: Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, adding up to 1/2 cup extra flour if necessary.
- Rise: Grease a mixing bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 30 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the pockets: Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a hand-sized circle.
- Fill the pockets: Spread pizza sauce on each circle, add pepperoni, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. Fold into a half-moon shape and pinch edges to seal.
- Bake: Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
- Short on time? Use store-bought pizza dough instead of making your own.
- Swap pepperoni for ham, veggies, or cooked chicken for variety.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 58
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg