These are perfect eaten warm, cold, or frozen for a later time. They are perfect for the lunchbox. Makes 10-12. Ready in 30-60 minutes.
*I make these with my Homemade White Bread Dough and it is so much tastier than the packaged dough. I do like to buy the 32 oz. packaged diced ham at the grocery store and the 2 cup bag of shredded Swiss cheese and double the recipe. I make some for dinner and freeze what's left for another days lunch. I was able to cook 6 pockets on one baking sheet at a time.
Ingredients:
1 loaf (1 pound) thawed frozen bread dough (or homemade dough)
2 1/2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp water
Directions:
Let dough rise according to package directions. Punch down; divide into 10 pieces. On a lighly floured surface, roll each piece into a 5-inch circle. Carefully place one circle on a greased baking sheet.
Place about 1/4 cup ham and 2 Tbsp cheese to within 1/2 inch of edges; press filling to flatten. Combine egg yolk and water; brush edges of dough with egg yolk mixture. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush tops with remaining egg yolk mixture.
Bake at 375 degress for 11-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold. If desired, cool and freeze.
