Homemade Pizza Pockets: Pressure Cooker Style
These homemade pizza pockets come together quickly in the oven or pressure cooker, featuring melty mozzarella, savory pizza sauce, and a golden crust from an egg yolk glaze. Perfect for cozy dinners and simple snacking.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for whisking the egg yolk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup pizza sauce homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg yolk whipped with a fork
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so you don’t have to deal with sticky mess later.
- Divide the fresh pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each one out into a 6-inch circle. It doesn’t have to be perfect but try for even thickness.
- On each dough circle, spread 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on half of it. Leave a little border on edges so sauce can’t sneak out.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce evenly. It’s gonna melt just right inside.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper over the cheese to boost the flavor just a bit.
- Fold the dough over the filling to make a half-moon shape, then press edges to seal it tight. A fork crimp is the way to go.
- Brush the tops of each pocket with the whipped egg yolk for that golden brown touch. It’s all about that glow.
- Pop the pockets in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes till golden and cooked fully.
- Let ’em cool for 5 minutes after before digging in.
Notes
Make ahead and freeze uncooked pizza pockets for easy snacks or dinners. Use natural pressure release to warm without sogginess if reheating in a pressure cooker.