3-Ways Sandwich Bread Pockets

These sandwich bread pockets are the best for lunch or as a snack, filled with a variety of fillings like ham and cheese or tomato sauce and cheese. They have a panzerotti shape but are much easier to make than panzerotti as you don’t have to make your own dough.

To make these wonderful sandwich bread pockets, you roll out bread until it is very thin before filling it with your chosen fillings. Then, once they are folded and sealed, they are breaded and fried in oil until they are crispy and a beautiful golden brown! With an array of fillings and easy preparation, these will become a favourite in your kitchen!

What are Sandwich Bread Pockets?

These sandwich bread pockets are similar to panzerotti in that they are stuffed with various fillings such as tomato sauce and cheese or ham and cheese. However, unlike panzerotti, you don’t have to make your own dough. Instead, sandwich bread is rolled out thinly and stuffed with the toppings before being breaded and fried.

Pro Tips

• Feel free to use whatever your favorite sandwich bread is such as white bread or whole wheat bread.
• If there are any filling ingredients in this recipe that you don’t have on hand or prefer not to use, you can feel free to omit them or replace them with something else.
• The best temperature for frying the pockets is around 350 F (177 C). This will ensure they become golden brown without soaking up too much oil.
• Remove the bread pockets from the oil with a slotted spoon to ensure that excess oil can drain off easily.

What to Serve with Sandwich Bread Pockets?

These sandwich bread pockets can be served on their own as a snack or served as a complete meal with a green salad if desired.

What Type of Bread Should I Use?

You should use sandwich bread which will roll out easily. Either white or whole wheat sandwich bread will work well for this purpose.

Can I Add Other Fillings to the Sandwich Bread Pockets?

Yes, the sky's the limit when it comes to what you can use as fillings in these bread pockets. Consider filling them with sauteed vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers, or you could add other types of cheese. You could also add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or artichokes to the fillings.

How Do I Seal the Bread Pockets?

To seal these sandwich bread pockets, simply brush the edges with a mixture of flour and water, which will act as a glue and prevent the pockets from opening when they hit the hot oil.

How to Store Sandwich Bread Pockets

These sandwich bread pockets are best served as soon as they are made for the best texture, but if you have leftovers, you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, when you are ready to reheat them, you can place them in an air fryer or the oven which will re-crisp their edges.

How to Make Sandwich Bread Pockets

Step 1

Step 1

In a bowl, mix the flour with the water. Cut each slice of bread in half and roll them out.

In a bowl, mix the flour with the water. Cut each slice of bread in half and roll them out.

Step 2

Step 2

For one version, top the bread with ham and cheese. Then, brush the edges with the flour mixture, before folding and sealing. Use a pizza cutter to trim the bread so it has a panzerotti shape. Continue assembling bread pockets with tomato and cheese and/or speck and mushrooms.

For one version, top the bread with ham and cheese. Then, brush the edges with the flour mixture, before folding and sealing. Use a pizza cutter to trim the bread so it has a panzerotti shape. Continue assembling bread pockets with tomato and cheese and/or speck and mushrooms.

Step 3

Step 3

Coat the bread pockets in egg wash before coating them in breadcrumbs. Fry them in oil until they are golden brown.

Coat the bread pockets in egg wash before coating them in breadcrumbs. Fry them in oil until they are golden brown.

Step 4

Step 4

Serve immediately!

Serve immediately!