Homemade Pizza Pockets (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound of your favorite pizza dough
02 - 1 cup zesty pizza sauce
03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 8 ounces pepperoni or turkey pepperoni slices
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
07 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
10 - 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
12 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
13 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

# Instructions:

01 - Start by gathering all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
02 - Dust a clean surface with a little flour. Take the pizza dough and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness
03 - Using a round cutter, create small circles from the rolled dough. Aim for a diameter of about 3 inches
04 - Place a small spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each dough circle. Top with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices
05 - Carefully fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together tightly to seal them. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security
06 - Melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, salt, Italian herbs, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Brush the melted mixture over the tops of the puffs
07 - Arrange the puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and the cheese is bubbling
08 - Remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with extra dipping sauce on the side

# Notes:

01 - Use fresh ingredients for better taste, especially high-quality mozzarella and fresh tomato sauce
02 - Allow the dough to rest if it's too stretchy for easier handling
03 - You can prepare the puffs ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake
04 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator

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