Episode 79 – Pizza Dough Balls 101 with Tina Parker from The Dough Co.
In this episode of the Dennis Knows Food Podcast, you’re listening in on a live test kitchen session as Chef Trevor and Tina make pizzas and talk dough.
Recorded during the filming of their hands-on pizza dough video, the conversation follows the process from frozen dough ball to finished pizza, covering the techniques and details that contribute to a better finished product. Along the way, Tina shares practical tips on thawing, proofing, stretching, portioning, and baking pizza dough, while Chef Trevor puts those ideas into practice at the bench.
The discussion also explores what makes The Dough Co.’s products unique. Tina explains the company’s commitment to all-natural ingredients, their decision to move away from dough conditioners, and how a simple formula of flour, water, salt, sugar, oil, and yeast allows the dough to perform naturally.
Whether you’ve been working with pizza dough for years, are evaluating new dough ball suppliers, or simply enjoy learning more about the craft behind great pizza, you’ll find plenty of practical insight throughout this conversation. From dough handling techniques to proofing, stretching, and baking, Tina shares the knowledge and experience that have helped make The Dough Co. a trusted partner for operators across the Northeast.
This isn’t a scripted presentation or a formal training session. It’s a real conversation between two people who love pizza, happening while they’re actively stretching dough, building pies, and talking through the process.
📺 Watch the video from the test kitchen session here: The More You Dough! and you can find an extended version of YouTube.
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