Cheese Pizza Puff Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Puff Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it along with olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Assembly
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 8
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- 9
Cut and Fill
Cut the dough into squares (about 4x4 inches). Place a tablespoon of the cheese filling in the center of each square.
- 10
Seal Puffs
Fold the dough over to form a triangle or rectangle, pressing the edges together to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- 11
Bake Pizza Puffs
Arrange the filled puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.