Pizza Pops

Directions

1. 1
   Pizza filling: In nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over med.
2. 2
   heat until no pinkness remains.
3. 3
   Drain off fat; stir in pizza sauce, oregano, pepper and salt.
4. 4
   Let cool.
5. 5
   Crust: Combine yeast with 2 Tbsp warm water, 1 tsp sugar, let stand for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
7. 7
   Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk.
8. 8
   On floured surface, knead just until dough holds together; divide into 3 portions, then divide each into eight balls.
9. 9
   Roll out each piece into 6 inch circle.
10. 10
    Place 2 heaping tbsp of filling on half of each circle of dough.
11. 11
    Sprinkle 2 tbsp of mozzarella over each mound of filling.
12. 12
    Moisten edges of dough with water; fold dough over to make half-moon shapes, sealing edges firmly with fork or fluting edges decoratively.
13. 13
    Brush tops with buttermilk.
14. 14
    Place on ungreased baking sheet; bake in 350 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.