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Edible/reasonable/best readymade pizza base or dough?

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dairymilkmonster · 09/06/2019 20:49

I am having a small party for ds with a few friends and various adults. There will be 12-14 people, either 8yr olds or adults.
ds wants pizza - homemade - but only homemade from the pov of choosing toppings. Last time I attempted this for 10 it wasn't a great success due to the amount of dough needing to be made in batches. I rather underestimated the quantity and it was rather stressful as I am hopeless at keeping calm when cooking for other people.

Has anyone found found a decent readymade base or dough? We've tried a couple but been unimpressed.

Or have tips to avoid excess stress or disaster.

Thanks!

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WashingATiger · 09/06/2019 20:51

Our kids love mini pizzas made with English muffins halved or pitta breads... Would that work?
Spread with tomato puree, add toppings and grill...

Politicalacuityisathing · 09/06/2019 20:58

Sainsbury's do a pack of 2 bases with a smear of tom sauce on them that are good (own brand in .my local but can't find online). Waitrose do similar. I think they're sourdough. Or I have homemade - made in advance and then frozen base baked with tom sauce on (usually just a thin layer of passata). Take out freezer, bit more passata and toppings and super quick dinner.

Madcats · 09/06/2019 21:00

Crosta and Mollica pizza bases are good.

www.crostamollica.com/products/pizza-base/. They have a thin layer of tomato passata. The key is to avoid adding too much wet stuff.
I am not sure about the logistics for multiple pizzas unless you have a hot pizza stone/oven, but I can cook 2 or 3 in a normal oven.

We seem to have amassed a number of tapas and pudding dishes so I pop sweetcorn/sliced ham/chicke/salami/mushrooms etc in them and thinly slice mozarella in a dish. Get some olive oil to drizzle

Certainly my Waitrose and Ocado sell them.

Lwmommy · 09/06/2019 21:05

Asda do a premade dough in the fridge section which is nice, could be a bit pricey if you have to buy several packs could you just buy some standard cheese and tomato pizzas and let them add their own toppings

Quintella · 09/06/2019 21:08

On the off chance you're in Ireland there's a great brand called Pizza Da Piero which sells in Tesco. I always bring a few packs back with me for the freezer.

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Artesia · 09/06/2019 21:10

These are brilliant - found in the freezer of most supermarkets

www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/northern-dough-co.-original-pizza-dough/893403-307494-307495?gclid=CKTdiJ-a3eICFSkW0wod_BoKBA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Impatientwino · 09/06/2019 21:13

I was about to recommend same as previous poster! Super easy!

Livingthedream12345 · 09/06/2019 21:27

I use bread mix. The one you add water to and let it prove for a while. Just pre bake for 5 mins before putting toppings on.

GailTheFish · 09/06/2019 21:30

Also came on to suggest the northern dough co.! Have found it works best if you have a pizza stone heated in the oven already.

Hihellohi · 09/06/2019 21:44

Tried this about a week ago. It was so good!! Just put a simple tomato sauce and some roasted veg and mozzerella

Yum yum

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Lulumush · 09/06/2019 21:47

This stuff is brilliant. I make a tom sauce out of tinned toms, onion, bacon or chorizo, garlic and red pepper. Blitz and cool and use as a base for toppings if your choice. Mine love.

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inlectorecumbit · 09/06/2019 23:18

Aldi's do a really nice one and they have the pizza tomato sauce on special offer this week

dairymilkmonster · 10/06/2019 12:09

Brilliant thanks, I have bought three of the suggestions this morning (yes, this did involve going to tesco and waitrose but both passed on my usual monday anyway) to try out tonight!

I have two ovens (last house owner left rangemaster, yet to be totally conquered) so that helps.

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Sleepyquest · 10/06/2019 12:10

Northern dough! We are having it tonight, can't wait

Banhaha · 11/06/2019 14:03

Mini tortilla wraps work quite well if you want something lighter

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