Pepperoni pizza in your hand, literally!
These pizza pockets are like your own personal hot pocket, but homemade.
Think of them like a calzone, but with a much flakier crust.
Nick Evans
When most people think of pie, they think of something sweet.
However, Ive never had much of a sweet tooth, so Im usually craving something savory.
Pie crust can be used for savory fillings like these Pepperoni Pizza Pockets!
Nick Evans
The crispy, browned crust paired with creamy mozzarella and tangy pizza sauce is a winner.
Its like a portable pizza, or a mini-calzone, or even those store-bought Hot Pocketsexcept flakier!
Any way you serve them, they will be a hit.
Nick Evans
Butstore-bought crustis generally easier to work with and is readily available.
Either is absolutely fine for this recipe, so use your preference!
To make life easier, I used Pillsbury pie crusts for this version.
Nick Evans
Just remember to keep the filling amounts under control.
I recommend using egg wash for this, as it creates a really sturdy seal.
Just lightly brush the crust around the edges with your fingers, and then crimp the dough together.
Nick Evans
They will freeze great for a few months.
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Roll out your pie crust on a lightly floured surface until its about 1/8-inch thick.
Nick Evans
If you are using store-bought crust, ensure its thawed before unrolling it.
Use a 6-inch round to cut circles out of the pie crust.
Place the pie crust rounds on the baking sheet.
Nick Evans
Be sure to leave a 1/2-inch border around the fillings to make sealing easier.
Brush a light coating of egg wash around the edges of the hand pie and fold it over.
Poke a few holes in each hand pie with a fork, so steam can escape.
Nick Evans
Some of the filling might be bubbling out of the pies, but thats okay.
Let the pies cool briefly before serving.
They freeze best once they are baked and have cooled.
Nick Evans
Reheat from frozen in a 325F oven for about 20 minutes, or until warmed through.
