Homemade Hot Pockets Recipe: Easy Vegan & Vegetarian Alternative

INGREDIENTS

1/2 package active dry yeast 1/2 cup and 1 tbsp warm water 3/4 cup organic whole wheat flour 3/4 cup organic all purpose flour 2 tbsp organic olive oil 1/2 tbsp sea salt 1/2 tbsp raw sugar 1/2 cup vegan sausage, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 cup spinach, chopped and sautéed with olive oil 2 cups organic mozzarella

PREPARATION:

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water for about five minutes.
2. Gradually add water to flour and knead by hand or using the dough hook on your mixer. Set the mixer to medium. The process should take about ten minutes.
3. Transfer the dough to a large bowl, coated in olive oil. Cover with a clean towel and place in the oven (turned off). Let rise until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet or use a pizza stone.
5. Divide the dough into four balls and let rest for about 20 minutes.
6. Roll out each dough into 6-inch rounds. Combine vegan sausage, spinach, and cheese in a bowl.
7. Add a generous scoop of filling, about 1 cup, onto each and form into calzones.
8. Paint with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

This recipe appears in: Snacks