Homemade Freeze and Bake Pizza Pockets
A great snack on-the-go. Pizza pockets made at home.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 1/3 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 tspn yeast
- 1 tspn sugar
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tspn sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus 1 tspn
Filling
- 3 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese plus 2 tbsp for topping
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 tspn olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 450ºF.
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In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and stir until combined well.
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Knead for 3-5 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
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Lightly coat a large bowl with remaining olive oil and place the dough into the bowl and cover. Set to rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
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Stretch the risen dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
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Layer the marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni in the center of the rectangle.
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Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.
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Fold the center edge towards the outer edge and and seal, creating a long roll-up.
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Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on baking sheet tray.
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Brush the top of the pizza pockets with olive oil and sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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Serve immediately or let cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.