Homemade Freeze And Bake Pockets 4 Ways

Dough1⅓ cups warm water

yeast

sugar

all-purpose flour

kosher salt

+ 1 teaspoon olive oil

Filling1 cup marinara

mozzarella, shredded (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)

pepperoni

olive oil

PREPARATION

# Preheat oven to 450ºF/230ºC, and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.

# In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.

# Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.

# Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.

# Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough

# into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel, then set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.

# Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch rectangle.

# Layer the marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches on the top and bottom.

# Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.

# Fold each piece’s center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.

# Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.

# Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with cheese.

# Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.

# Enjoy immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.

# To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

# Enjoy!

Ham and Cheese PocketsMakes: 8-10 pockets

INGREDIENTSDough

warm water

yeast

sugar

all-purpose flour

kosher salt

+ 1 teaspoon olive oil

Filling10 slices deli ham

slices provolone

olive oil

Parmesan

PREPARATION# Preheat oven to 450ºF/230ºC, and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.

# In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.

# Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.

# Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.

# Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough

# into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel and set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.

# Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch rectangle.

# Layer the ham and provolone in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches on the top and bottom.

# Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.

# Fold each piece’s center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.

# Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.

# Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.

# Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.

# Enjoy immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.

# To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Chicken Cheddar Broccoli PocketsMakes: 8-10 pockets

INGREDIENTS

Dough

warm water

yeast

sugar

all-purpose flour

kosher salt

+ 1 teaspoon olive oil

Filling

cheddar, shredded (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)

steamed broccoli

shredded chicken breast

olive oil

PREPARATION# Preheat oven to 450ºF/230ºC, and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.

# In a large bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes cloudy and slightly foamy.

# Add the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir until combined.

# Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes.

# Wipe the large bowl clean and lightly coat with remaining oil. Place the dough

# into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a dish towel and set in a warm place for 20 minutes, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.

# Once risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and stretch the dough into a 12x22-inch rectangle.

# Layer the cheddar, broccoli, and chicken in the center of the rectangle, lengthwise, leaving 1-2 inches on the top and bottom.

# Slice the dough in half through the center, lengthwise.

# Fold each piece’s center edge towards the outer edge and pat down, creating a long roll-up.

# Slice each roll into 4-5 equal pieces. Pinch the edges closed on all the pieces and place on sheet tray.

# Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

# Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.

# Enjoy immediately or allow to cool, then freeze in an airtight container up to 1-2 months.

# To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Chicken Bacon Ranch PocketsMakes: 8-10 pockets

INGREDIENTSDough1⅓ cups warm water

yeast

sugar

all-purpose flour

kosher salt

+ 1 teaspoon olive oil

Filling1½ cups shredded chicken breast

bacon, cooked and chopped

ranch

cheddar, shredded (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)

olive oil