Review: Portland Pie Co. Beer Dough

I love making pizza from scratch, but my cravings for homemade pizza don't always match up with my planning ability. I found myself in this situation last week and decided to head to Big Y to pick up some dough. I normally just get store brand dough to save money but the dough from Portland Pie Co. struck my eye.

Portland Pie Co. has been selling their dough throughout New England since 2000. They sell five different types: blonde, garlic, beer, wheat and basil. I opted to try the beer since a beer and pizza combination is a no brainer. 



The dough was easy to work with. I cut it in half and had enough for two decently sized pizzas. With a little bit of flour the dough stretched thin. With some good luck the dough did not break, which meant that I did not have to run the risk of overworking it.

I cooked the pizzas on a stone in an oven set at 450 degrees. The crust cooked up nicely achieving a brown color on both the top and the undercarriage. The crust was cooked all the way through at all points avoiding a common pitfall of dough.

The best part of this dough (as should be with pizza) was the taste. The flavor was delicious, far surpassing the store brand and rivaling what you can make yourself at home. The beer added a pleasant richness which was not overbearing. The crust was able to hold up to a substantial amount of toppings and achieved a beautiful bubbling on the interior. I paid $1.99 for a 20 oz. bag of dough, a price well worth it. This is my new go to pre-made dough, I look forward to trying more varieties in the future.

Check out more info on the dough here:
http://www.portlandpie.com/the-dough/#more