(04-16-2017, 10:29 AM)xxlt Wrote: OK, I am going on record. I will never order a pizza from a pizza parlor again, at least not in the wasteland I live in now. The chains suck and the independents are even WORSE in my community.

I live by myself and don't see myself taking the time to mix dough, wait for it to rise, pound it out... I would have to start making pizza waaay before I wanted it - which is supposed to be the benefit of a freaking pizza parlor - they anticipated your need and had a good dough and fresh ingredients to bake a pie for you when you wanted one. Great concept, but implementation in this town fails miserably and consistently and I have had it. But I need pizza...

I am not a fan of frozen, and am trying to eat less packaged/processed food overall. But I still want pizza.

So far my solution is to use flour tortillas and while they are a serviceable delivery vehicle for sauce, cheese, and whatever else I add they are kind of a poor substitute for a good pizza crust. Anyone know of a crust you can buy that would be better than tortillas?

Or maybe I should try stacking three or four tortillas? I am not sure that is going to help the flavor and consistency any though.

I would even consider "doctoring" frozen pizza. I used to do that with Totino's because they were cheaper than anything else and seemed at least as good. So let me hear it. What are the best pre-made crusts or frozen pies out there?

(04-16-2017, 10:29 AM)xxlt Wrote: OK, I am going on record. I will never order a pizza from a pizza parlor again, at least not in the wasteland I live in now. The chains suck and the independents are even WORSE in my community.

I live by myself and don't see myself taking the time to mix dough, wait for it to rise, pound it out... I would have to start making pizza waaay before I wanted it - which is supposed to be the benefit of a freaking pizza parlor - they anticipated your need and had a good dough and fresh ingredients to bake a pie for you when you wanted one. Great concept, but implementation in this town fails miserably and consistently and I have had it. But I need pizza...

I am not a fan of frozen, and am trying to eat less packaged/processed food overall. But I still want pizza.

So far my solution is to use flour tortillas and while they are a serviceable delivery vehicle for sauce, cheese, and whatever else I add they are kind of a poor substitute for a good pizza crust. Anyone know of a crust you can buy that would be better than tortillas?

Or maybe I should try stacking three or four tortillas? I am not sure that is going to help the flavor and consistency any though.

I would even consider "doctoring" frozen pizza. I used to do that with Totino's because they were cheaper than anything else and seemed at least as good. So let me hear it. What are the best pre-made crusts or frozen pies out there?

(04-17-2017, 05:43 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: You can buy the frozen pizza dough in the grocery. Its actually pretty good.

If you dont want it processed, you can make the dough yourself, freeze it, and use it when you want. Pizza dough is actually pretty easy to make but it does take some time (letting it rise or proof) like you said.

(04-16-2017, 10:55 AM)jfkbengals Wrote: Two options for ya.

First, how about french bread pizzas?  Grab some 12" sub rolls.  Cut them in half, and separate the tops from the bottoms.  Add pizza sauce, toppings, and cheese, then throw them in the oven or under the broiler.

Option 2.  Do you have a Sam's Club or Costco nearby?  Both sell ready to cook pies that you just have to throw in the oven, and I think you can actually buy just the prepared dough as well.  They are pretty decent.  In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if  your local Publix doesn't have those available.

(04-16-2017, 03:46 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Rolls of pizza dough are right next to the canned biscuits in the grocery store.  You can buy pre-made crusts in the bread section but they suck compared to the rolls of raw dough.

You can keep them in your refrigerator and back up a pizza quickly.

(04-17-2017, 05:43 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: You can buy the frozen pizza dough in the grocery. Its actually pretty good.

If you dont want it processed, you can make the dough yourself, freeze it, and use it when you want. Pizza dough is actually pretty easy to make but it does take some time (letting it rise or proof) like you said.

(04-20-2017, 04:53 PM)xxlt Wrote: Frozen or refrigerated? Got a brand you like?

(04-21-2017, 06:23 PM)Interceptor Wrote: Or make mini-pizzas using English muffins.

(04-16-2017, 03:46 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Rolls of pizza dough are right next to the canned biscuits in the grocery store.  You can buy pre-made crusts in the bread section but they suck compared to the rolls of raw dough.

You can keep them in your refrigerator and back up a pizza quickly.

(04-21-2017, 06:23 PM)Interceptor Wrote: Or make mini-pizzas using English muffins.

(04-20-2017, 04:50 PM)xxlt Wrote: French bread is one I have not tried since I was a kid and then it was probably a frozen bread. I might be too doughy but I will experiment with that idea. The only thing I have seen at Publix after many searches is Bobboli which kinda sucks and Mama Rosa which is small and slightly better, but I have decided not even as good as a tortilla or two.

I do have a Costco card and I have never explored their take and bake pies (the ones I have seen looked big enough to feed a backfield and I live alone so I was kinda put off by the size) but I will given 'em a try and look there for blank crusts as well.

Thanks!

(04-21-2017, 06:23 PM)Interceptor Wrote: Or make mini-pizzas using English muffins.