Homemade Sourdough Pizza Pockets

Name: Homemade Sourdough Pizza Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 batch sourdough pizza dough; 1 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup pepperoni slices; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

These crispy sourdough pizza pockets are a fantastic way to use your discard and make a perfect handheld meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 30, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

If you are looking for a way to use your sourdough discard, these pizza pockets are a total winner. They are essentially homemade hot pockets that taste so much better than the store version, with a golden crust that is perfectly chewy and delicious.

I love keeping these on hand because they are quick to assemble once the dough has risen. Whether you need an easy after school snack for the kids or a simple lunch to pack for work, these pockets never disappoint. Just remember to let your filling cool slightly before stuffing the dough to keep everything sealed tight while baking.

🧺 Ingredients

1 batch sourdough pizza dough
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pepperoni slices
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Roll out your prepared sourdough pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into equal rectangles.
3
Place a spoonful of pizza sauce in the center of each dough rectangle, then top with a small handful of mozzarella cheese and a few pepperoni slices.
4
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges firmly with a fork to create a tight seal, making sure no filling can leak out.
5
Place the pockets on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they are golden brown.
6
While they bake, mix the melted butter, garlic paste, parmesan cheese, and basil in a small bowl.
7
Brush the garlic butter mixture over the hot pizza pockets as soon as they come out of the oven and serve warm.

💡 Tips

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze them individually wrapped for up to 2 months. To reheat from frozen, just pop them in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 to 15 minutes until they are heated through.

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