Homemade Breakfast Hot Pocket Food

HOMEMADE HOT POCKETS

Steps:

• Add flour, shortening and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles sand.
• With the machine on, slowly add the water in a thin stream until the dough forms a ball (you may not need the entire cup of water - I usually go until my food processor blade won't spin anymore).
• On a lightly-floured surface, form the dough into two equal rounds.
• Place the rounds in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes.
• Beat the egg with one teaspoon of water. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• On the floured surface, cut the dough into 6-8 equal portions. Roll out into a thin round (not so thin it will tear; about 1/8" thick or so). Trim into a 6" round (I use a salad bowl as a guide, placing it on top and running a knife around the edge).
• Repeat with all of the dough. Any scraps I usually make some more.
• Place ingredients of your choice in the middle, leaving room for sealing the dough around the edge. Some ideas:.
• Taco - seasoned taco meat, topped with cheddar cheese.
• Pizza - pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni.
• Once you place the stuffing into the middle, brush the egg wash around the edges. Fold over (making a half-moon) and pinch the opening. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
• Repeat with remaining rounds.
• Brush all of the hot pockets with the remaining egg wash.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

BREAKFAST POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 450°F.
• In a medium bowl add the Bisquick and milk. Mix together with a fork until dry mix is fully incorporated and forms a ball.
• Divide the large ball of dough into 6 equally sized balls.
• Take one ball and flatten it between your palms to form a circle about a 1/4 inch thick. Repeat for the other 5 balls, and set aside.
• In a small skillet mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper and scallions over medium heat. Stir constantly until eggs no longer look "wet". Remove from heat.
• Take one of the circles of dough and put 1 Tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese on top in the middle. Place 1/4 cup of the scrambled eggs on top of the cheese then place one of the strips of bacon on top of that. (You can cut it into thirds or even chop it if you like.).
• Take a second circle of dough and place it on top of the mound of cheese, eggs and bacon. Bring the edge of the top one down so it touches the bottom and pinch the two together around the edges.
• Place the pockets on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Want to make ahead and freeze? Just pop in a container or plastic baggie and throw them in the freezer after they've cooled. To heat, wrap loosely in a paper towel and microwave on high for 2 minutes 45 seconds.
• NOTE: The great thing about this recipe is that you can change it up pretty much any way you want. If you don't have Bisquick you can use pretty much any country biscuit recipe. Change up the meat if you like: ham, sausage, bacon, cheddar sausage, whatever you like. Add more cheese if you like. Use Egg Substitute for a more healthy version. I have tried it several different ways and it lends itself to changes well.Also the crust is a thinner crust. If you would like a thicker crust then simply double the biscuit ingredients, follow the directions to mix it up and divide into 6 equal balls, but make the circles of dough between 1/4 inch and 1/2 thick. It will require extra baking time. Bake about 15 - 20 minutes of until golden brown on top.