Pizza Pops
Say hello to your new favorite snack: Pizza Pops! These delightful homemade pockets of cheesy, saucy goodness are the ultimate handheld treat for pizza lovers. Crafted with a soft, freshly kneaded dough and filled with gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, pepperoni, and optional colorful bell peppers, each bite bursts with classic pizza flavors. Perfectly portioned for on-the-go snacking, these golden, crisp pizza pockets are sealed with a decorative crimp and brushed with egg for an irresistibly shiny crust. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 15-minute bake, Pizza Pops are a family-friendly crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for game nights, lunchboxes, or casual gatherings. Pair them with extra sauce for dipping, and you’ve got yourself a comforting, customizable appetizer or snack that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cups Warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
- 0.75 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Bell peppers, diced (optional)
- 1 piece Egg, beaten (for sealing and brushing)
- 2 tablespoons Flour (for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a circle or oval, about 4-5 inches in diameter.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and diced bell peppers (if using) on top of the sauce.
Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning on the toppings for added flavor.
Fold the other half of the dough over the toppings to form a semi-circle and press the edges together firmly to seal.
Crimp the edges with a fork to reinforce the seal and give a decorative edge.
Brush the tops of the pizza pops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Transfer the pizza pops to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 7468 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.7 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 119.6 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1395 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 2228 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
