Hidden Treasures Ranch Pockets

Serves: 4

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

46

Sweetness

34

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

White Sugar

1

Salt

1

Egg

450 g

Ground Pork

1 small

Onion (chopped)

Directions:

1

Sprinkle the yeast over warm water in a large bowl bowl

2

Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam

3

Beat in the sugar, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and whole wheat flour with an electric mixer on low for 3 minutes

4

Stir in the bread flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition

5

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes

6

Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil

7

Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes

8

While the dough is rising, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir until the pork is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink

9

Drain and discard any excess grease

10

Stir in the ranch dressing mix until meat is well-coated

11

Add the cabbage, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, carrot, and garlic

12

Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes

13

Season with salt and pepper

14

Set aside

15

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface

16

Use a knife to divide the dough into four equal pieces-don't tear it

17

Roll each portion out to an 8-inch square, then cut each large square into four smaller squares

18

Place about 3 tablespoonfuls of the pork filling into the center of each square

19

Bring the corners over the filling and pinch to seal

20

Secure with a toothpick, if needed

21

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray

22

Place the pouches on the prepared baking sheet about 3-inches apart

23

Cover the pouches with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes

24

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

25

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes

26

Remove from pan and discard toothpicks

27

Brush each pocket with melted butter

28

Serve hot