Homemade Ham and Cheese Pockets

• Meat

  • 2 cups Ham

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 1/2 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Shortening
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Dairy

  • 8 slices Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Milk

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Ingredients

• 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (test with wrist)
• 3/4 cup warm milk (microwave 1 minute)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• approx. 3-4 cups flour
• 2 cups diced ham (or enough for filling)
• 8 slices cheese

Directions

• In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast into warm water.
• Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour.
• Slowly stir in remaining flour until soft dough forms.
• Turn onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.
• Place dough in bowl and cover with tea towel. Let sit in a warm place to rise 30 minutes.
• Punch dough down slightly. Divide into 16 pieces.
• On lightly floured surface, roll out dough into 5 in. circles.
• Place 1/2 cheese slice and 2 tbsp. ham on middle of dough.
• Bring dough over the top of filling on both sides and pinch together.
• Fold sides into the center and place pocket seam side down on greased baking sheet.
• Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brown on top.