Pizza Economics...

Larry Gude

Larry Gude

Strung Out
There's a local pizza place I like but I think of it as kinda pricey; a 16" with pep/saus/mush/green peppers and onions, with tip, if I get delivery, is nearly $25.

So, off to the store I went to make one at my way and do some math;

Don Pepino sauce (used the whole can) $2.19
Boboli thin crsut $4.00
pretty much 8 oz of mozz $3.00
Most of a pound of ground sausage $2.00
1/2 fresh tomato $1.00
1/2 thing of fresh mushroom $1.00
1/3 package of fresh spinach $1.00

Total goods; $14.00
Less cooking

So, while I was surprised it costs as much as it did (I am not much noted for spending much time considering grocery prices) it's still a good bit less than call out and, my pizza had a HELL of a lot more stuff on it and was a better pizza. I shoulda taken a picture; sum##### musta been 2" high.
 
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toppick08

Guest
Larry Gude said:
There's a local pizza place I like but I think of it as kinda pricey; a 16" with pep/saus/mush/green peppers and onions, with tip, if I get delivery, is nearly $25.

So, off to the store I went to make one at my way and do some math;

Don Pepino sauce (used the whole can) $2.19
Boboli thin crsut $4.00
pretty much 8 oz of mozz $3.00
Most of a pound of ground sausage $2.00
1/2 fresh tomato $1.00
1/2 thing of fresh mushroom $1.00
1/3 package of fresh spinach $1.00

Total goods; $14.00
Less cooking

So, while I was surprised it costs as much as it did (I am not much noted for spending much time considering grocery prices) it's still a good bit less than call out and, my pizza had a HELL of a lot more stuff on it and was a better pizza. I shoulda taken a picture; sum##### musta been 2" high.
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:yay:

Will have to try this........:drool:
 
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RadioPatrol

Guest
Larry Gude said:
There's a local pizza place I like but I think of it as kinda pricey; a 16" with pep/saus/mush/green peppers and onions, with tip, if I get delivery, is nearly $25.

So, off to the store I went to make one at my way and do some math;

Don Pepino sauce (used the whole can) $2.19
Boboli thin crsut $4.00
pretty much 8 oz of mozz $3.00
Most of a pound of ground sausage $2.00
1/2 fresh tomato $1.00
1/2 thing of fresh mushroom $1.00
1/3 package of fresh spinach $1.00

Total goods; $14.00
Less cooking

So, while I was surprised it costs as much as it did (I am not much noted for spending much time considering grocery prices) it's still a good bit less than call out and, my pizza had a HELL of a lot more stuff on it and was a better pizza. I shoulda taken a picture; sum##### musta been 2" high.
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I get the Dough in powdered form and make my own as well .... mine cost $$ cause I do more meat toppings that Pep.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
I've been making my own pizza for years. Most of the time I use the Pillsbury pizza dough (in the roll section) and either make a tomato sauce mixture or if I'm in a hurry, I'll use Ragu or some other jar sauce and add things to it. I spray the pizza pan with Pam, etc. and lightly coat it with cornmeal. I precook the crust for about 5 minutes and then put the sauce, whatever and cheese on it and then cook for about 9 minutes....all at 425.

I've been experimenting with variations of homemade dough for the crust. I've been using a combination of regular flour and semolina..the first batch turned out really good. The other day I tried to double it and ended up getting disgusted and tossed it in the trash. :lol:
 
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jaybeeztoo

Guest
I am so sick of pizza. I wish someone delivered down here other than Four Star. :barf: They are good, I'm just sick of it.
 
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toppick08

Guest
cattitude said:
I've been making my own pizza for years. Most of the time I use the Pillsbury pizza dough (in the roll section) and either make a tomato sauce mixture or if I'm in a hurry, I'll use Ragu or some other jar sauce and add things to it. I spray the pizza pan with Pam, etc. and lightly coat it with cornmeal. I precook the crust for about 5 minutes and then put the sauce, whatever and cheese on it and then cook for about 9 minutes....all at 425.

I've been experimenting with variations of homemade dough for the crust. I've been using a combination of regular flour and semolina..the first batch turned out really good. The other day I tried to double it and ended up getting disgusted and tossed it in the trash. :lol:
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Ya know, I used to buy those Chef-B'r-Dee(sp), make your own pizza mixes, in the box, and doctored it up from there.....I guess they still make those. Haven't looked in a while....
 
CMC122

CMC122

Go Braves!
We were going to have a little bonfire in the backyard tonight and cook some hotdogs, may have to whip up some pizza dough instead:lol:
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
cattitude said:
I've been making my own pizza for years. Most of the time I use the Pillsbury pizza dough (in the roll section) and either make a tomato sauce mixture or if I'm in a hurry, I'll use Ragu or some other jar sauce and add things to it. I spray the pizza pan with Pam, etc. and lightly coat it with cornmeal. I precook the crust for about 5 minutes and then put the sauce, whatever and cheese on it and then cook for about 9 minutes....all at 425.

I've been experimenting with variations of homemade dough for the crust. I've been using a combination of regular flour and semolina..the first batch turned out really good. The other day I tried to double it and ended up getting disgusted and tossed it in the trash. :lol:
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DO you have a pizza stone for your oven?? Makes all the difference in the world!!:drool:
 
MMDad

MMDad

Lem Putt
Larry Gude said:
Don Pepino sauce (used the whole can) $2.19
Boboli thin crsut $4.00
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Sauce - one can of tomato sauce, sprinkle on some oregano and garlic powder, or fresh garlic if you have it. Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil. Less than $1.00

Crust - two cups flour, one cup warm water, one packet yeast, one TBSP olive oil, one TSP salt, one TSP sugar, mix well, let rise 1/2 hour, press into an oiled cookie sheet or pan. About $1.00.

You can do it. It's actually fun.
 
Sharon

Sharon

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I'm gonna try to make Vrai's grilled pizza dough and add a few toppings. :drool:
 
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