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Close-up of Homemade Pizza Pockets with visible flour dusting and toasted spots on a white ceramic plate. (Homemade Pizza Pockets)

Homemade Pizza Pockets: The Ultimate Golden Garlic Butter Recipe

Crispy, golden-brown Homemade Pizza Pockets stuffed with molten mozzarella, thick red sauce, and pepperoni. Finished with a savory garlic butter glaze and oregano for the ultimate handheld comfort food snack or dinner.
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Prep Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 pockets
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup Warm water 110°F (43°C)
  • 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 1 tsp Sugar To feed yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded, low-moisture
  • 0.5 cup Tomato sauce Thick, pizza-style
  • 0.5 cup Pepperoni Diced into small chunks
  • 3 tbsp Salted butter Melted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano Fine flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Coarse sea salt For finishing

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Parchment-lined
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Pastry Brush For garlic butter glaze

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in flour and salt. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 90 minutes.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface.
  2. Add sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Fold dough over and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  3. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden-brown with dark toasted spots.
  4. Brush with melted garlic butter, oregano, and coarse sea salt while hot.

Notes

Always use a thick pizza sauce to prevent the dough from getting soggy.
Poke a small vent hole in each pocket to prevent bursting in the oven.