Ham and Cheese Pockets

Get ready to meet your new go-to comfort food: Ham and Cheese Pockets that are as delectable as they are easy to make. Picture this: Melt-in-your-mouth ham and gooey cheddar cheese enveloped in a soft, homemade dough that's golden and slightly crispy on the outside.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2/3 cup water (lukewarm)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 8 slices ham (sliced medium)
• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (dried, optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl mix the yeast, sugar and water together and let the yeast rest for about 10 minutes, until it dissolves and starts bubbling up.
2. 2In the bowl of your mixer add the flour, salt, butter, eggs and yeast mixture and mix for about 5 minutes. Dough should be soft, but not sticky. If dough is sticky add a bit more flour and continue mixing until it comes clean from the sides of the bowl. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size in a warm place. It should take about an hour.
3. 3Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4Roll out the dough so that it's about 14 inches by 18 inches and about ¼ inch in thickness. On half of the dough sprinkle all the cheddar cheese. Lay the ham slices over the cheese. Fold the dough over the filling and if you want you can pinch the ends together, but not really necessary.
5. 5Cut the dough into 8 pieces. Place the pockets on the prepared baking sheet.
6. 6Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle each piece with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Let the pockets rest and rise a bit, for about half hour.
7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.