Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRicobene'sCheese Pizza Puff Recipe

Cheese Pizza Puff Recipe

Inspired by Ricobene's
Time1h 30m
Serves8

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

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.

  3. 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. 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. 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

  1. 6

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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