Homemade Hot Pockets Food

HOT POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar.
• Stir in salt, butter, egg, and flour. If using a stand mixer, mix at medium speed for about 5 minutes. If making by hand, knead the dough mixture until well combined and dough is smooth and pliable. Add more flour if it is too sticky to work with.
• Spray a large mixing bowl with a nonstick cooking spray. Put the dough in the bowl and cover it with a clean dish towel. Let rise until double in size, 60-90 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Take one of the divided pieces and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inches thick, and 7 inches wide. Cut into 3 pieces so that you have 3 rectangles that are 7-inches wide. Cut off any stray edges and re-roll later.
• Place desired toppings onto one side, keeping the toppings as far from the edges as possible. Fold over in half. Use a fork to crimp the edges to seal them shut. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Place finished hot pockets onto a baking sheet lightly coated with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Bake hot pockets in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.

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.

COPYCAT HOT POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles.
• Seal seams.
• Divide sauce, cheese, and pepperoni among the 8 pieces.
• Fold over and pinch edges together.
• Place seam side down on greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.