Homemade Breakfast Hot Pockets (Printable Version)

Portable golden pockets packed with sausage, eggs, and cheese for a satisfying start.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dough

01 - 250 g all-purpose flour
02 - 5 g salt
03 - 12 g granulated sugar
04 - 12 g baking powder
05 - 115 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 120 ml whole milk
07 - 1 large egg

→ Filling

08 - 120 g cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled (alternatively bacon, ham, or vegetables)
09 - 115 g shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred variety)
10 - 120 g scrambled eggs (approximately 2 large eggs)
11 - 15 g Dijon mustard (optional)

→ Finish

12 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and one egg, then add to dry ingredients. Stir gently until a soft dough forms.
02 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead gently. Roll out to 6 mm thickness and cut into 6 to 8 equal rectangles.
03 - Combine cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, and optional Dijon mustard in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Spoon filling onto one half of each dough rectangle, leaving a border. Fold dough over filling and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
05 - Place pockets on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg to ensure a golden finish.
06 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pockets are golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Allow pastries to cool slightly before serving. Ideal for a portable meal or to freeze for later use.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Cold butter is essential for a flaky dough texture. Handle dough minimally to avoid toughness.