HOMEMADE HOT POCKETS
I've always loved Hot Pockets. Once I figured out how easy these were to make at home, I quit buying the ones from the store! You can sub any ingredients you would like to. I've made them as a "hand-held" taco, pizza, and buffalo chicken. You can also change the size you cut them, too. The larger they are, the easier they are to stuff! The recipe is the basic crust recipe. You may want to add seasonings based on the kind of Hot Pocket you're going for: Garlic and Onion powder and Italian seasoning for pizza; cumin or taco seasoning for tacos; you can even make this a dessert by adding some sugar into the dough before you stuff it!
Provided by Jess_FinsUp
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h50m
Yield 18 pockets, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.9, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 402.1, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.6
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Anthony Rowntree
anthonyrowntree@yahoo.comOverall, I was disappointed with this recipe. The hot pockets were not as good as I had hoped.
Zozi Zizo
z.zozi63@yahoo.comI found that the filling for these hot pockets was a bit too greasy. I think I would have preferred a leaner filling.
Brandon Leigh-Auker
b@hotmail.comThe dough for these hot pockets was too thick and chewy. I think I would have preferred a thinner, crispier crust.
Uzair Abbasi
a25@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my hot pockets turned out dry and bland. I think I may have overcooked them.
Imran Mahmud
m84@aol.comThese hot pockets were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I snuck some spinach and carrots into the filling and they didn't even notice.
Wayne Nleya
wayne@aol.comI love that this recipe allows you to customize the filling to your liking. I used a mixture of pepperoni, sausage, and bell peppers.
Sohel Miah
m-sohel20@gmail.comI made these hot pockets for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Onyibyechi Success
o.s@hotmail.comThese hot pockets were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so much better than the store-bought kind.
Bilal Movie Mixing
b_m19@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of hot pockets, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The hot pockets were delicious and I loved the homemade dough.
Eiditor Durgesh
d-e@aol.comThese hot pockets were a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I had some cooked chicken and vegetables, so I threw them in the filling. They turned out really well!
Dinesh Gautam
gautam_d50@hotmail.co.ukI was really impressed with how well these hot pockets turned out. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The filling was flavorful and the cheese melted perfectly.
Habib khan yousaf zai Habib khan yousaf zai
h_z@aol.comThese hot pockets were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used a mixture of ground beef, cheese, and vegetables for the filling. My kids loved them!
Olu1 Dike
dikeolu188@gmail.comI've tried making hot pockets from scratch before, but they never turned out right. This recipe was a game-changer! The dough was perfect and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ujwal Raut Kshetree
r.ujwal77@aol.comThese homemade hot pockets were a huge hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted even better than the store-bought kind. I used a variety of fillings, including pepperoni, sausage, and cheese. Everyone loved them!