Introduction
Pizza pockets for beginners are a convenient and tasty snack that you can easily make at home. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook, these handheld treats are sure to satisfy your pizza cravings. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create your own pizza pockets!
A Calzone is essentially a folded pizza pocket. It’s made by rolling out pizza dough, adding cooked ground meat, vegetables (such as bell peppers and olives), and cheese (usually mozzarella and cottage cheese). The filling is then folded and sealed, creating a half-moon shape. Calzones are typically baked in the oven until golden and crispy. They’re a delicious alternative to traditional flat pizzas, offering a portable and convenient way to enjoy pizza flavors.
Ingredients for pizza pockets for beginners
- Prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 9 tbsp of oil
- Water
- Ground meat (cooked and seasoned with pepper, salt, and garlic powder)
- Peeled tomatoes (blended)
- Sliced olives and bell peppers
- Mozzarella and cottage cheese
- Tomato paste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Mix flour, oil, and water until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add cooked ground meat, sliced olives, and bell peppers.
- Mix well.
- Assemble the Pizza Pockets:
- Place the filling on one half of the dough.
- Add mozzarella and cottage cheese.
- Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Make “speed holes” in your calzones (small slits on top).
- Spread tomato paste on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
- Let the pizza pockets cool slightly before serving.
- Dip them in marinara sauce or enjoy them as is!
Video tutorial for making pizza pockets for beginners
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