30 minute Sourdough Discard Pizza Pocket!
Sourdough Discard Pizza Pockets 🥟🍕
Crispy golden pockets stuffed with gooey cheese and all your favorite fillings — the perfect way to use up that sourdough discard! This quick dough comes together fast with a tangy boost from the discard.
Ingredients (makes about 4–6 pockets):
• 2–2¼ cups bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• ½–¾ cup sourdough discard (unfed is fine!)
Instructions:
1 In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, yeast). Add the warm water and sourdough discard. Mix with your hands until a sticky dough forms.
2 Turn onto a floured surface and knead 5 minutes until smoother (add a little extra flour if needed). Form into a ball, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 10–15 minutes.
3 Divide the dough into portions. On parchment paper, stretch or roll each piece into a small oval. Fill one half with cheese and your favorite toppings, fold over, and crimp the edges to seal well.
4 Place on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil (I brushed mine with Parmesan garlic butter for extra flavor!). Bake at 450°F for around 25 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
You can stuff them with whatever you’d like — onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, pesto sauce, pepperoni, sausage, spinach, extra cheese… go wild with whatever you’re into!
Let them cool a few minutes before digging in so the cheese doesn’t run everywhere. These are seriously addictive — perfect for lunch, snacks, or game day. Who’s making these this week? 🔥
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Using sourdough discard in recipes like these pizza pockets is an excellent way to reduce food waste while adding unique flavor to your baking. I've tried this recipe several times, and each time, the tangy depth the discard brings to the dough is remarkable, making these pockets stand out from standard pizza dough versions. One tip I've found useful is to experiment with the fillings beyond the traditional cheese and pepperoni. Adding vegetables like caramelized onions, roasted bell peppers, or sautéed mushrooms complements the tangy dough beautifully. For an extra burst of flavor, spreading a thin layer of pesto or sun-dried tomato tapenade inside before adding cheese creates a mouthwatering twist. Also, brushing the pockets with flavored butter—such as a garlic Parmesan butter—before baking elevates the aroma and crispness of the crust, making them irresistible. This step locks in moisture and adds a golden, glossy finish. If you want to prepare ahead, these pockets freeze well before baking. Simply assemble them, place them on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. When ready to enjoy, bake them straight from frozen, allowing an extra 5-10 minutes for baking time. This makes for an easy-to-grab snack or lunch option on busy days. Overall, sourdough discard pizza pockets are a perfect balance of convenience and flavor. They bring out the best in your sourdough discard and provide a fun, customizable dish that everyone will love. Give this recipe a try and share with friends or family at your next gathering—you won’t be disappointed!