Can I use whole wheat flour instead of maida?

Yes, you can use whole wheat flour, but the texture may be different.

How can I make these pizza pockets vegan?

You can use vegan cheese and omit any animal products in the filling.

Can I freeze the pizza pockets?

Yes, you can freeze them before baking and bake them directly from the freezer.

What other fillings can I use?

You can use cooked meats, different cheeses, or any vegetables you like.

How do I know when the pizza pockets are done?

They should be golden brown on top and cooked through.

Pizza Pockets

Name: Pizza Pockets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups maida; 1 tsp yeast; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp water; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 cup pizza sauce; 1 cup vegetables (bell peppers, onions, etc.)

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Delicious and easy-to-make pizza pockets filled with your favorite ingredients.

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Prep Time

20min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

35min

How to make Pizza Pockets

Prepare the Dough

Step 1
In a bowl, mix the maida, yeast, and salt.
Step 2
Add olive oil and water, then knead the mixture until smooth.
Step 3
Cover the dough and let it rise for about 30 minutes.

Assemble the Pizza Pockets

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Step 2
Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
Step 3
Cut the dough into circles.
Step 4
Place a spoonful of pizza sauce, cheese, and vegetables on one half of each circle.
Step 5
Fold the dough over and seal the edges.

Bake

Step 1
Place the pizza pockets on a baking tray.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

347.5kcal (17.38%)

Protein

14.0g (28%)

Carbs

43.5g (15.82%)

Sugars

3.0g (6%)

Healthy Fat

11.5g

Unhealthy Fat

2.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from leaking.

FAQS

Can I use whole wheat flour instead of maida?
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour, but the texture may be different.
How can I make these pizza pockets vegan?
You can use vegan cheese and omit any animal products in the filling.
Can I freeze the pizza pockets?
Yes, you can freeze them before baking and bake them directly from the freezer.
What other fillings can I use?
You can use cooked meats, different cheeses, or any vegetables you like.
How do I know when the pizza pockets are done?
They should be golden brown on top and cooked through.