Baked Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

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Handheld baked pizza pockets filled with melted mozzarella and spicy pepperoni, perfect for a kid-friendly snack or lunch. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, instant yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 18 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 3/4 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth, then cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface.
  3. Step 3: Spread 1 tbsp pizza sauce onto each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella and 1 tbsp sliced pepperoni on half of the circle. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp dried oregano over the filling.
  4. Step 4: Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly to seal. Beat 1 egg and brush over each pocket for a golden finish.
  5. Step 5: Place pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted inside.

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