Best cook-at-home Pizza?

fortwilliam · 28-11-2013 02:50PM #1

I'm curious on this one..
I do like a good pizza, but really I have not been able to get a decent frozen or fresh, cook at home pizza.

Let's not discuss the merits of the idea itself, rather what is your preferred brand, what topping & what makes it good (Base/Toppings/Sauce/Size/etc)

I had one of Lidl's fresh pre-made last week.. good toppings, doughy base.. 6/10

Chicago Town - Base good, toppings tasted cheap.

Dr Oatger Ristorante (?) - load of crap.

Your Recommendations?

Wacker The Attacker · 28-11-2013 02:51PM

Goodfellas pepperoni.

I guarantee a massive erection\wide on

Frank Black · 28-11-2013 02:54PM

Make your own.
It's not very hard - the base is the hardest bit - I usually make around 8-10 and then freeze them. The tomato sauce is really easy (you can freeze that too), then get some mozerealla balls, chorizo, freash basil, peppers etc and pop in the oven for 5-10mins.

You'll never go back to a goodfellas or lidl pizza again.

My name is URL · 28-11-2013 02:55PM

fortwilliam wrote: »

Dr Oatger Ristorante (?) - load of crap.

GTFO!

SEPT 23 1989 · 28-11-2013 02:56PM

The Inferno one they sell in Lidl:D

coinflip13 · 28-11-2013 02:58PM

Goodfellas ciabatta rustica choriza piccante

http://img.tesco.ie/Groceries/pi/716%5C5391520182716%5CIDShot_225x225.jpg

Had it last week and it was gorgeous, nicest goodfellas pizza I've had. Doesn't get a rock hard crust and base or have lots of pointless dough and no toppings like some goodfellas pizzas, it is a bit spicy and is just quite good.

Chicago town pepperoni one is nice of course but I can never seem to finish one, they're massive.

WoollyRedHat · 28-11-2013 02:58PM

fortwilliam wrote: »

I'm curious on this one..
I do like a good pizza, but really I have not been able to get a decent frozen or fresh, cook at home pizza.

Let's not discuss the merits of the idea itself, rather what is your preferred brand, what topping & what makes it good (Base/Toppings/Sauce/Size/etc)

I had one of Lidl's fresh pre-made last week.. good toppings, doughy base.. 6/10

Chicago Town - Base good, toppings tasted cheap.

Dr Oatger Ristorante (?) - load of crap.

Your Recommendations?

I ought to give you a pizza my mind, It's Dr. Oetker, you ignorant, foul-mouthed peasant.

To answer the question, that and Lidl Luxury pizza is the nicest i have enjoyed.

Horrocksjm · 28-11-2013 02:58PM

I love Aldi's Specially selected pizzas at home. I really like the goats cheese one. Much better than milano imho

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 28-11-2013 02:59PM

If one were to make there own dough where would one do the rising step? I don't have a hot press or one of those fancy heated drawers. Oven probably wouldn't go low enough would it?

MonstaMash · 28-11-2013 02:59PM

I've got the goo on me for pizza now & it's lunch time

conorhal · 28-11-2013 03:01PM

Chicago Town - So much sugar in the tomato base that it's actually sickly sweet. Absolutely vile.

Dr Oatger Ristorante - Saltier then the dead sea, horrible stale base.

Godfellas - acceptable, particularlty their takeaway meatfest.

Superquinn\supervalu fresh- OK, but base tends to be very doughy.

Mr.McLovin · 28-11-2013 03:02PM

dominos ye peasant :P

PirateShampoo · 28-11-2013 03:02PM

I would be a Chicago Town fan myself, I really like the base on them.

Mr.McLovin · 28-11-2013 03:03PM

PirateShampoo wrote: »

I would be a Chicago Town fan myself, I really like the base on them.

The thin base ones are pretty decent

WoollyRedHat · 28-11-2013 03:03PM

conorhal wrote: »

Chicago Town - So much sugar in the tomato base that it's actually sickly sweet. Absolutely vile.

Dr Oatger Ristorante - Saltier then the dead sea, horrible stale base.

Godfellas - acceptable, particularlty their takeaway meatfest.

Superquinn\supervalu fresh- OK, but base tends to be very doughy.

OETKER! OETKER!!!!!

GLaDOS · 28-11-2013 03:05PM

Find most frozen pizzas to be average at best, haven't had one in years. I know a lot of people who swear by Chicago Town but I thought they were pretty poor; sauce and toppings weren't good at all.

Frank Black · 28-11-2013 03:06PM

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

If one were to make there own dough where would one do the rising step? I don't have a hot press or one of those fancy heated drawers. Oven probably wouldn't go low enough would it?

Just leave it somewhere that's not really cold - with pizza bases, because they're so thin, you really don't need to worry about it too much. I usually leave the dough for 45mins or so and then roll out the bases.

crazygeryy · 28-11-2013 03:08PM

mini pizzas in lidl are gorgeous.not the same as a big pizza but they are good to eat.

ps make your own my arse.

Wossack · 28-11-2013 03:08PM

I'll tell you the same sage advice I plan on telling my yet-to-be-born son on his wedding day: never buy a frozen pizza whose packaging doesnt let you see the toppings

Banjo String · 28-11-2013 03:12PM

Mr.McLovin wrote: »

dominos ye peasant :P

Rankest of all the pizza takeaways. Seriously.

We have a small chipper /pizzeria near to where we live, pizzas are cheaper by far then domino's, and much nicer too.

When I ask for chicken, bacon and mushroom on my pizza from there, it's chunks of chicken breast, whole rashers, and fresh mushroom.

Not processed mass produced shyte from domino's, or frozen mushrooms.

Domino's has to be one of, if not the most over expensive takeaways in this country. Seriously.

rubadub · 28-11-2013 03:14PM

conorhal wrote: »

Chicago Town - So much sugar in the tomato base that it's actually sickly sweet. Absolutely vile.

Dr Oatger Ristorante - Saltier then the dead sea, horrible stale base..

There are loads of chicago towns, which are you talking about? And if its all of them then that's even weirder, since if you had 4 or 5 of the styles and found them vile why would you continue.

I think the chicago town takeaway one is alright, don't like the others, don't like some of the takeaway ones though, the ones with BBQ sauce.

One main point is not to overcook these pizzas, most have far too long a time listed on them.

Frank Black · 28-11-2013 03:14PM

Banjo String wrote: »

.

When I ask for chicken, bacon and mushroom on my pizza from there, it's chunks of chicken breast, whole rashers, and fresh mushroom.

That's some fcuked up sh;t.

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 28-11-2013 03:17PM

Banjo String wrote: »

Rankest of all the pizza takeaways. Seriously.

We have a small chipper /pizzeria near to where we live, pizzas are cheaper by far then domino's, and much nicer too.

When I ask for chicken, bacon and mushroom on my pizza from there, it's chunks of chicken breast, whole rashers, and fresh mushroom.

Not processed mass produced shyte from domino's, or frozen mushrooms.

Domino's has to be one of, if not the most over expensive takeaways in this country. Seriously.

For serious?

fortwilliam · 28-11-2013 03:18PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

The Inferno one they sell in Lidl:D

I tried that, now I like my spicy food, but Holy Moly.. that was NOT funny !

byronbay2 · 28-11-2013 03:20PM

Wossack wrote: »

I'll tell you the same sage advice I plan on telling my yet-to-be-born son on his wedding day: never buy a frozen pizza whose packaging doesnt let you see the toppings

*sniff* I wish I had a dad like you (will be) - my dad never gave me any pizza advice in his whole damn life!

Regarding pizza: I haven't bought a frozen pizza in at least 10 years - they are all horrible. It's very hard to get a good fresh pizza too but the best I have had are the Lidl ones. Chicken and pesto for the children, Parma ham and salami for the adults. Handy to have in the fridge for the weekend when you don't feel like cooking.

MadYaker · 28-11-2013 03:21PM

All frozen pizzas are sh!t. Some of the fresh ones you can buy are ok but really if you want the best you need to make it yourself

Banjo String · 28-11-2013 03:22PM

Frank Black wrote: »

That's some fcuked up sh;t.

Sorry. What I mean is bacon pieces from actual rashers. Not the fake bacon from dominos.

rubadub · 28-11-2013 03:24PM

byronbay2 wrote: »

Regarding pizza: I haven't bought a frozen pizza in at least 10 years - they are all horrible.

The decent ones are only out the last few years.

Birneybau · 28-11-2013 03:25PM

Mr.McLovin wrote: »

dominos ye peasant :P

Yeah, order a Dominos uncooked and throw it in the oven.

You know, like the way the thread title specified cook-at-home pizza.

You know?

Dixie Chick · 28-11-2013 03:25PM

Without making it yourself...

Lidl Alfredo ones, the margherita ones add lots of bacon and pineapple*

*controversial

Banjo String · 28-11-2013 03:26PM

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

For serious?

Seriously. Try getting a pizza from a chipper or a pizzeria and compare the quality and price against domino's.

Best cook-at-home Pizza?

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