PIZZA POP RECIPES

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
• Cut in the shortening and add milk slowly, stirring constantly to form a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly.
• Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4 inch circles.
• Place circles on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
• In a medium bowl mix tomato sauce, pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
• Mix well.
• Stir in cheese and oregano until well combined.
• Place 2 T filling in the center of each circle, fold dough over to make a half circle.
• Press the edges tog with fingers.
• Pinch edges with a fork to completely seal.
• Deep fry in hot oil or bake at 400 degF for 15 minutes on well greased cookie sheet.

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, yeast and salt in bowl.
• Stir in warm water.
• Beat on low speed for 1/2 minute. Scrape bowl constantly.
• Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
• Stir in remaining flour with a spoon.
• Turn dough out on floured surface. Knead 6 to 8 minutes.
• Cover dough; let rest for 10 minutes.
• Divide into 6 parts.
• (Dough is also excellent pizza dough.) Filling instructions: Brown and drain sausage, green pepper and onion.
• Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, spices and water.
• Cook 5 minutes.
• Roll each portion of pizza pocket dough into rounds.
• Spoon 1/6 of filling and 1/6 of cheese onto each pizza pocket round.
• Fold dough in half and close with fork tines.
• Brush with beaten egg.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.