Pizza pockets
Pizza pockets are golden, filled parcels of yeast dough stuffed with mozzarella, Parmesan, onion and garlic. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the baker's flour dough to a supple consistency without any effort, while the integrated scale weighs water, flour and yeast directly into the bowl. Ideal as a snack, party food or a fun family main course straight from your all-in-one kitchen machine.
About this recipe
Pizza pockets with the Thermomix TM7 bring all the flavour of a homemade pizza into neat, portable parcels that kids and adults adore. These recipes for filled dough pockets start with a yeast dough of baker's flour, water, sugar and olive oil, which the TM7 kneads into a smooth, elastic ball without you lifting a finger. The filling combines fresh mozzarella, grated Parmesan, finely chopped onion and garlic into a melty, savoury centre that stays sealed inside the golden crust. Because the built-in scale weighs each ingredient directly into the mixing bowl, there is no pile of measuring cups to wash afterwards. Pizza pockets are perfect as a quick weeknight dinner, a lunchbox treat or party finger food when friends come over. Serve them warm with a simple tomato dip, and watch them disappear within minutes. This is exactly the kind of recipe where the all-in-one kitchen machine shows its strength: one bowl for dough and filling, consistent results every single time.
Preparation tips
- Drain the fresh mozzarella well on kitchen paper before filling the pockets, otherwise the excess moisture makes the dough soggy during baking and the sealed edges may open in the oven.
- Seal each pizza pocket firmly by pressing the edges with a fork; this creates a decorative pattern and, importantly, keeps the mozzarella and Parmesan filling safely inside while the parcels bake.
- Add a pinch of dried oregano or basil to the onion and garlic filling for an authentic pizza flavour, and brush the finished pockets with olive oil for an extra golden, glossy crust after baking.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by replacing the fresh mozzarella and Parmesan with plant-based cheese alternatives; the dough itself contains no dairy except the cheese, so this swap keeps the pockets suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- For a festive party variation, fill half the pockets with salami and mozzarella and half with a vegetarian tomato-mozzarella mix, then brush some with garlic butter after baking so guests can distinguish the two flavours easily.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Hands-free dough - The Thermomix kneads the baker's flour dough to elastic consistency while you dice the mozzarella filling. [Hands-Free]
- Built-in precision - Weigh water, yeast and olive oil directly in the TM7 bowl without dirtying a single measuring cup. [Built-in Scale]
- Quick chopping - The Thermomix chops onion and garlic cloves finely in seconds, releasing flavour without any tears. [Time Savings]
- Fresh grating - The TM7 grates the Parmesan cheese into a fine, even pile that melts smoothly inside every pocket. [Easy Cleaning]. [Easy Cleanup]
- Multi-functionality - One Thermomix mixes, kneads and combines the filling, so the pizza pockets come together in a single bowl. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- water
- white sugar
- dried instant yeast
- baker's flour
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- Parmesan cheese
- fresh mozzarella
- brown onion
- garlic cloves