Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets - The Frozen Biscuit

Gather up these pantry staple ingredients.

Let's make these delicious portable pockets of joy now!

CRUST INGREDIENTS:

 ▢1 1/2 cups all purpose flour  ▢1 cup whole wheat flour  ▢1 tsp salt  ▢1 tbsp sugar  ▢1 tsp instant yeast  ▢⅛ tsp onion powder  ▢⅛ tsp garlic powder  ▢2 tbsp shortening  ▢½ tsp white vinegar  ▢1 cup lukewarm water

Combine the dough ingredients in a stand mixer with the dough hook until dough begins to pull away from the bowl. Cover, let rest 1 hour.

 ▢2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese  ▢½ cup water (no substitutions)  ▢2 oz cream cheese  ▢2 tbsp all purpose flour  ▢⅛ tsp paprika   ▢½ lb tavern smoked ham

THE HAM N CHEESE FILLING:

Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness, and cut 2x5 inch rectangles.

Fill, trace edges with water to help seal, and...

Overlay a top rectangle and press edges with the tines of a fork.

Cut slits to vent steam, and brush with a beaten egg for a shiny, golden crust.

Bake at 350 degrees F, for 20-25 minutes.