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Pizzataschen

Cultural Context

Pizzataschen, also known as pizza pockets, originated in Italian-American communities as a convenient way to enjoy pizza flavors on the go. These stuffed dough pockets reflect the adaptability of Italian cuisine in America, often filled with a variety of ingredients based on personal preference. Today, they are popular at parties and family gatherings, celebrated for their versatility and ease of preparation.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
65 grams butter
60 grams quark
1/2 teaspoon salt
canned peeled tomatoes
1 garlic clove
basil
marjoram
oregano
pepper
pepperoni
mushrooms
olives
cheese

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in calories.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

1

Prepare the dough by mixing 65 grams of cold butter with 60 grams of quark and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

2

Press the mixture down to flatten it for easier rolling later.

3

Place the dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes to chill.

4

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with top and bottom heat.

5

Roll out the dough for two pockets after chilling.

6

Prepare the sauce using canned peeled tomatoes, 1 garlic clove, basil, marjoram, oregano, salt, and pepper.

7

Spread the sauce on one side of the rolled-out dough, leaving space at the edges.

8

Add pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and cheese on top of the sauce.

9

Fold the dough over to seal the pockets and press the edges to close them.

10

Place the pockets on baking paper to prevent sticking.

11

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenfreezermixing bowlrolling pinbaking paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pizza PocketsCalzone

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