3 Tips for Using Store-Bought Pizza Dough
Follow these tips for perfect pies every time.
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If you start with store-bought pizza dough, you're halfway to dinner. Many grocery stores (including Whole Foods) sell fresh and frozen dough, but if you can't find any, ask your local pizza joint to sell you some. The advice below will set you up for success. Then, top your dough with either red or white sauce—and plenty of cheese—for a weeknight pizza party. Or, switch it up and make strombolis or dessert calzones.
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1 Warm the Dough
The first step in any pizza-making venture: Bring the (fresh or frozen) dough to room temperature. This makes it easier to work with and keeps it from shrinking back during the stretching process.