Bread Pockets: a quick starter ready in less than 15 minutes

Total duration: 40 minutes

Difficulty: Low

Servings: 4-6

It is a delicious and easy to prepare starter, perfect for any occasion. The bread bags are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet filling, bread bags are versatile and can be enjoyed by everyone. In this recipe the bread starters are made with only three ingredients: bread, cream cheese and smoked salmon. They are not only easy to prepare, but also very pretty on the plate. Best of all, this recipe can easily be customized to your liking!

How to make bread bags

Prepare the bread slices.
Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread slices, then cut them diagonally into triangles.

Create the pockets.

Brush the bottom of the loaf with water, then fold the outside corners in and press to seal.

Cook the pockets. Transfer the bread rolls to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180°C/360°F for 10 minutes.

Fill the pockets.

Fill the pockets with cream cheese and salmon.

Bread Pocket Variations

Don’t you want cream cheese and smoked salmon? Instead, use one of these delicious dressings:

Ham and Cheese: Fill the bread pockets with a mixture of grated Swiss cheese and mature cheddar cheese, and top with chopped ham.

Philly Cheese Steak: Fill bread pockets with grilled steak slices, sautéed onions and peppers, and grated Swiss cheese.

Chicken Salad: Make a chicken salad sandwich filling by combining shredded cooked chicken, celery, apple, fresh dill, and mayonnaise. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Advice

This recipe will work best with fresh, store-bought white bread. It’s soft enough to fold into your pockets.

Since there are only three ingredients in this recipe, there’s no room to hide poor quality! Use only the freshest ingredients you can find.

How to store bread bags

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I make bread bags in the Airfryer?

Cook the bread pockets in the Airfryer at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.

Can I prepare it in advance?

It is best to serve these bread pockets immediately, while they are still crispy.

What to serve with bread bags

The bread bags can be served alone as an easy-to-eat appetizer.

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Ingredients

toasted bread

6 sections

Fresh cheese

Smoked salmon

Instructions

Stretch the bread slices with the rolling pin.

Stage 1

Cut the bread slices in half to obtain two triangles.

2nd step

Brush the bottom of the bread with water.

Step 3

Create a pocket by folding the outer sides inward.

Stage 4

Press the bottom to seal the pocket.

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Transfer the bread pockets to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8