Homemade Pockets
Oven Temp: 400°F | Bake Time: 20-25 min- 2 1/4 tsp Yeast
- 1 1/3 Cups Warm Water (110°F)
- 1 TBSP Sugar
- 3 1/2 to 4 Cups Flour
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- Egg Wash: 1 Egg with 1 TBSP Milk
Filling Options:
- Ham & Shredded Cheese
- Pepperoni, Red Sauce, & Shredded Cheese
- Meatball, Red Sauce, & Shredded Cheese
- Ham, Egg, & Shredded Cheese
- And Many More
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Water, Sugar, and Yeast. Let rest for 5 min.
- Add Flour(Start with 3 1/2 Cups), Oil, and Salt; then knead dough with Hook Attachment until dough is smooth.
- Place into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for an hour.
- Punch down Dough, turn onto lightly floured surface and cut in 8 equal parts and let rest for 10 min.
- Line 2 baking sheets.
- Roll each part into roughly a 6"x4" rectangle and place them on the baking sheets.
- Fill with your filling option, grab the long side and fold it over and seal seam by pinching the dough together.
- Brush with Egg Wash and add seasonings to tops. (I usualy use salt, pepper, and Weber garlic parm seasoning).
- Cut slits in the tops, for air vents.
- Bake in 400°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Slightly cool on rack before handling and eating.
- You can store these in the freezer after they cool completely and microwave for 2-3 min or bake at 350 for 20 to reheat.