Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

Name: Pepperoni Pizza Pockets
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 16 pockets
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided; 96 slices turkey pepperoni; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 16 pockets

Stuffed with a pizza-style filling, these special sandwiches surprise you with a burst of flavor in every bite. They were popular at our son’s birthday party, but you can be sure adults will love them too! —Robin Werner, Brush Prairie, Washington

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
96 slices turkey pepperoni
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, butter, salt and 4-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Divide dough into 16 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a 6-in. circle. Place 2 teaspoon pizza sauce, 6 slices pepperoni and 1/4 cup mozzarella on each circle. Lightly brush edge of dough with egg. Bring dough over filling; press firmly, then crimp seams to seal.
3. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with egg; sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Warm remaining pizza sauce; serve with pizza pockets.

Nutrition Facts

1 pocket: 316 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.