Cheesy Broccoli Pockets - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
    2 jarred roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 (16 ounce) package frozen bread dough, thawed
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 375 drgrees.
    Grease 2 baking sheets.
    Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well.
    In a medium skillet, heat oil over low heat.
    add garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
    Add broccoli; cook stirring until moisture has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
    Remove from heat; cool slightly.
    In a medium bowl, combine broccoli mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan, roasted peppers, oregano, salt ans pepper; mix well.
    On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into 8 pieces; roll out each piece to form a 6-inch circle.
    (for easy shaping, dust hands with flour before forming dough into rounds. Then, roll out each round with a rolling pin.) Spoon an equal amount of broccoli mixture in the center of each circle.
    Fold dough over filling to form a half circlr.
    Press edges with a fork to seal; prick a few holes in pocket.
    Place pockets on prepared baking sheets.
    Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
    Serve Immediately.

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