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Spinach Artichoke Puffs

5 from 2 votes
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

For Dough

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup lukewarm water

For Filling

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Romano or Parminago Reggiano cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions
 

For Dough Pockets:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix and knead using your hands a mixer, or a bread machine set on the dough setting to make a soft, smooth dough.
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover it. Let it rise until it's just about doubled, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile after about 1 1/2 hours. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook for about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and spinach. Cover and cook. Stir occasionally. Cook until spinach is cooked down and onion is softened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, artichoke hearts, salt and pepper.
  • Gently deflate the dough. Turn it out onto a flat work surface. Divide it in 4 pieces.
  • Working with one half at a time, place the dough on a piece of parchment, a lightly greased baking sheet or baking mat lined baking sheet. Pat dough into approx 4 1/2-5 inch circle. If dough isn't stretching easily. Let rest 5 minutes and try again.
  • Place pizza stone in cold oven. (If you have one.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • See pictures for clearer guidance.
  • Pull together dough from either side at top. Pinch together. Pull from front to back and pinch together. Pinch all seams to seal. Cut a tiny slit for steam to escape.
  • Brush with a bit of olive oil. Place on a parchment lined pizza peel to transfer to hot oven. (Or place on a parchment lined baking sheet to bake.)
  • Let rest for 15 minutes. Place in preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes:

  • I made 4 larger. You can make these a bit smaller and you'll get 6 dough puffs.
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