Pizza Bake Pockets
featured in Homemade Freeze And Bake Pockets 4 Ways
Say hello to these scrumptious Pizza Bake Pockets, perfect for a fun and easy weeknight dinner! With a golden, flaky crust and a gooey, cheesy center, you'll be reaching for seconds in no time.
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
94% would make again
Ingredients
for 8 pockets
Dough
- 1 ⅓ cups warm water (315 mL)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (435 g)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 additional teaspoon
Filling
- 3 ½ cups marinara sauce (910 g)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g), plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- 1 cup pepperoni (85 g)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Nutrition Info
- Calories 525
- Fat 26g
- Carbs 49g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 21g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC), and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.
- Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel.
- Set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.
- Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch (30x56 cm) rectangle.
- Layer the marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches (2 ½-5 cm) on the top and bottom.
- Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.
- Fold each piece’s center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.
- Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.
- To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Enjoy!
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