How To Make A BETTER Frozen Pizza

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[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Bold Bakers! Get my new Homemade Frozen Pizza written recipe here: bit.ly/ScratchFrozenPizza

[@robind8149]

Okay, not gonna lie, for about half a second I thought “how to make a frozen pizza better…”, and presumed you were going to add extra cheese and stuff to a frozen pizza, as I have done many times in my life… I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER!!!😂🙏❤️

[@decm3_727]

The perfect April fools video 😂

[@Wildevis]

Oh I love that, we always think Pizza is junk food but not if it is homemade and your recipe is really amazing

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you think so, Erika. Thanks for watching.

[@nukya]

I love this! Frozen pizza is getting much more expensive than I'd like. My kids go through it quickly, too. Now I'm going to save money and it's going to be the topped with better cheese and other ingredients!

[@lisaa.1126]

I love how she just get's to the point and beating not around the bush ....Love the crust it looks even crispy for the pizza ...will be using it this way for now on... Thanks for sharing

[@GemmaStafford]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@user-pc8uz4mv5k]

Wow! Perfecting timing! I am making pizzas to add to my freezer meal stash for postpartum. I needed this par-baking tip!! Thank you

[@GemmaStafford]

Hope you like it! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/ Enjoy!

[@kimberlyd9049]

I totally agree the par baking is a game changer (duh! Why didn’t I think of that?!) because I’ve tried other ideas and ended up with “gooey” crusts-ugh…bad box pizzas is better than “gooey”…😂🤣😅

[@ellachuddy5665]

I hope your postpartum gets better!

[@ayesha4272]

Eat with me 😋💃🐓😋 kzbin.infobOG6VGeVnyc?feature=share

[@maryeve3984]

These 2 Points Destroy Christianity ✝️ ⛏ Christian 👉🏻 Jesus willingly died 4 our sins Muslim 👉🏻 If Jesus willingly died for our sins, why was he begging God for help ? Jesus cried out in a Loud voice, "my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" ( Matthew 27 : 46 ) ( This is real proof Jesus did not die for our sins ) Christian 👉🏻 Jesus Is God Muslim 👉🏻 If Jesus was God, why did he not even mention it once Jesus made it clear he is human by comparing himself with the humans👉🏻 Jesus said, “hear, o Israel : The Lord ➡️ our ⬅️ God is one. ( Mark 12 : 29 - 31 )

[@someonegetheeseungadiamondring]

Hey Gemma! I used to watch your videos as a kid and they were the reason I fell in love with making food. Food became my escape and I'd use it to channel my creativity. Thank you so much for the videos you put out cuz they made me the person I am today. Lots and lots of love ❤️

[@GemmaStafford]

Delighted to hear it. Thank you for being with us for so long. There’s much more to come!

[@proteinpapi7595]

Wow! I haven’t seen you in years! I remember watching you when I was 12-13 now I am 19. This is so nostalgic to me. Good to see you!

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad to have you back in Bigger Bolder Baking!

[@melaniebrooks6071]

Made these last week following your recipe to the letter... Also your pizza sauce recipe... Well... I just got our first one out of the freezer to have for lunch, myself and my children think it's the best frozen pizza we have ever had. Thank you for sharing, I'll never go back to shop bought now. 😊

[@GemmaStafford]

I’m delighted to hear that, Melanie! Thank you for sharing this review here.

[@russbear31]

You've inspired me to try a little experiment. I occasionally buy loaves of French bread from the store, but I usually waste half of them. I cannot eat them all. I think those wasted halves could be parbaked and then turned into frozen French bread pizzas. 😃

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope they turn out well. Thanks for sharing.

[@Seattletiger614]

Yes…great idea

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

Yes that is what we do. Works great, but I'm excited to try this.

[@StorytimewithSai]

Looks yummy 😋 Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@N3r1a]

That is how I make mine. I also make mini pizzas like that and when we go camping we just finish it on a our portable weber bbq. I bring couple 6" pizza pans, preheat them, take my frozen pizza out of the cooler and after day of fishing, swimming and hiking just make these babies with premade salad that we toss with our own vinaigraitte and voila.

[@GemmaStafford]

Sounds great! Thank you for sharing.

[@helenwong2512]

Can't wait till I make this pizza, it's better than store-bought frozen pizzas !!!!!!!!!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it, Helen. Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/

[@byronchandler5000]

Gemma, your pepperoni pizza is just pure perfection. I'm thankful to have a teacher like you.

[@GemmaStafford]

Thank you, Byron! Your support is much appreciated.

[@larkspurdelphine9443]

This is really mind-blowing! I'm definitely going to try this! Thank you, Gemma!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Love making a good dough day before, its lovely making your own pizza

[@GemmaStafford]

I so agree. The flavor is way better!

[@cyndigeissel6010]

so perfection does exist

[@kimberlycaguiatdelavega5781]

I made this one today, I really love your recipe and simple directions

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you liked it! Well done, Kimberly!

[@dganet]

I need to order a pizza now! Starving after watching this x

[@kimberlyd9049]

Thank you SO much for this recipe. I’m cooking for my elderly parents and thus need recipes I can make ahead and freeze. Pizza will be a nice treat for them. I’m not having lucky making casseroles with pasta for the freezer-too often the pasta gets “mushy” and that’s even when I don’t fully cook the pasta - in fact I’m not even cooking it to the “el dente stage”-I’d love these meals to turn out better for them…

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope they’ll enjoy this. Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/

[@smartbeeta]

I eat Schwans" frozen Ultimate Crust Pizza often and I always wanted to try to make my own frozen homemade pizzas sometime. Thank you for sharing, Gemma! I enjoy learning new things how to bake from you.

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you found this helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@georgeingridirwin6180]

Oh my goodness I am so excited to try this. I have made pizza for years but fermenting dough is brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing this!! Have a blessed day & a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@GemmaStafford]

Go ahead and give this a go! Enjoy!

[@Marie-ix9ks]

Love it!!!? Great instructions.... I will definitely do that!!!!? Thank you

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it, Marie.

[@922sunshine]

Wow, you're great at making pizza too, great job! ^^

[@natalieford6960]

What a great idea. You could make two and freeze two. Love that.

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you appreciate this, Natalie.

[@natalieford6960]

@@GemmaStafford I appreciate everything you do. I need to comment more! I comment more on Instagram.

[@AdarableKitten]

This is perfect for meal prep

[@GemmaStafford]

Yes, especially for people on the go.

[@ramanjotkaur2046]

Your no knead pizza dough is such a good recipe. I have been using that forever now 😂❤

[@GemmaStafford]

I’m delighted to hear that, Ramanjot! Thank you for sharing.

[@wnsabu]

Gemma you are the best 💖. Life saver for quick lunch.

[@GemmaStafford]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cookingcrazewithnaheed3401]

I really need this recipe,it's very useful for my kids who's school going thanks 👍👍👍

[@GemmaStafford]

Here you go, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/ Enjoy!

[@elsiewatson1601]

I’m excited to try this homemade frozen pizza..I love no knead dough goodies 😍

[@GemmaStafford]

Hope you enjoy it, Elsie!

[@bionicbunny3680]

Pizza looks amazing Gemma. Hope you have a nice day

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks a million. Have a nice day to you, too!

[@fanofpink]

This is great idea because sometimes you don't wanna cook but you also don't want the persvitves that fast food pizza or a frozen pizza has.

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you like the idea! Thanks for the support, as always.

[@aurelsheremetaj4183]

i usually try your no yeast pizza dough when I want pizza in the middle of the night 🤣 and never fails me but i’ll give this a try

[@GemmaStafford]

I’m glad you get on well with that recipe too.

[@natashawells3153]

This looks easy enough to do I shall try for sure. Would you do like the pot pies or even a simple tv dinner

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it, Natasha. I’ll see what I can do with your suggestion.

[@Wildfloracottage]

I love this idea! I normally just freeze the dough in balls and make the pizza the day of, but this seems so much better! I can make more pizzas at one time 😊 thank you

[@GemmaStafford]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@Wildfloracottage]

Came back just to say I tried it and it was sooo easy! I ended up making mini frozen pizzas for my toddler too. Thank youuuu 👌🏼

[@catrionagarde4410]

Plus you don't have to plan and defrost overnight. You can eat pizza whenever the craving strikes.

[@seanking8427]

I love the idea of homemade frozen pizza

[@GemmaStafford]

It’s good to have on days when you just don’t want to cook from scratch. I hope you’ll give this a go.

[@seanking8427]

@@GemmaStafford I will

[@logans3365]

It seems like it would be easier to just have the dough balls in the fridge then assemble and cook the pizza through the week. Of course I eat frozen pizzas almost everyday 😅 Can’t beat the convenience of having all your daily food done in 20 min, and hands free at that. So maybe the longer keep time in the freezer is appealing for others. I’ll greatly increase my health by making my own pizzas with much more nutritious toppings

[@GemmaStafford]

You can do that too. It's good to have options.

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice pizza recipie and very nice tips Gemma! They looks amazing like a fresh! Me wen i frozen pizza i bake them! I leet them coll an after i freez them! And i warm in microwave! Have a nice day and good weeken! Have a good month! 👍👏🍕🍕🍕

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope you’ll give this a go, Dia. Thanks for sharing.

[@DiaDia18]

@@GemmaStafford Thanks Gemma! 🤩🤩🤩

[@keeprockin69]

This would be so convenient....now if only there was room in my tiny freezer unit!

[@venomking420]

Hello Gemma ✋ Great idea. I’ll never buy frozen 🍕 pizza again. Love all your videos and will keep 👀 watching. Give Lil George 🙋a big hug. 👍. Stay blessed and safe. 🙏💙

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/

[@annsalty5615]

Many thumbs up 👍👍👍. I will throw away my store bought and do this! So much healthier and better tasting. There are days you just do not feel like cooking and go for those frozen pizzas. Thanks Gemma!

[@GemmaStafford]

Hope you enjoy this! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/

[@AngelSip]

I’ll make this tomorrow for my cousin’s birthday! She loves pizza!

[@GemmaStafford]

Go for it! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/

[@AngelSip]

Thanks!

[@javeriakanwal7278]

Good job dear

[@kellyoconnor1035]

Hello Gemma ❤, Thank you for this recipe!! We are passionate about pizza in this house ! When my very picky niece Sevda comes over, pizza is one of the foods she will eat. Gemma , I worry about being healthy & the cost has changed here. Your recipe is fantastic! It's delicious, that crunch! Yum! It will be so helpful to have Pizza that I know what has gone into, and ready to go! So delicious, and saving money! Gemma may I ask if the Yeast you used is the one you recommend? Thank you so much. Sorry to be so wordy, but I look forward to your videos & your recipes always seem to be just what I need. I appreciate you! 🌻❤❤❤

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Kelly. Yes, I’ve been using it in many of my recipes. Hope you’ll give my frozen pizza recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/ a go.

[@lorabrinkman]

I'm reverting to my youth with this request... what about bagel bites for a great after school or summer lunch for the kiddos? LOVE the frozen pizza idea. I'm thinking I would bake one, freeze 1. I'd probably divide my dough into 2 or 3, because I want a bigger pizza than 10" for the family. :)

[@GemmaStafford]

That might be interesting. I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@daniyalkhizar]

Hi Gemma Would this work with your crazy dough recipe? I love that recipe and I usually have some in my freezer!

[@GemmaStafford]

Technically, you can use it for making pizza. But the flavor will be different as this includes olive oil.

[@daniyalkhizar]

@@GemmaStafford ok, I would just make this dough instead

[@CCoburn3]

When I was a kid, there was a pizza place where they stretched the dough by throwing it into the air. We didn’t get many pizzas in my family, but we kids probably enjoyed the show as much as, if not more than, the pizza.

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks for sharing.

[@CCoburn3]

@@GemmaStafford Seeing you stretching the dough reminded me. And since the algorithm likes comments, I decided it wouldn't hurt to share.

[@DarkLadyAthena1]

Now that's a frozen pizza 🍕 I'd eat.

[@GemmaStafford]

I hope you’ll give it a go!

[@Kitchen_Ayshu]

Nice

[@mayyasasuwaraldahab4968]

Hi Gemma. Thank you for this recipe. I want to ask you to make lotus biscuit and spread

[@GemmaStafford]

I have a recipe for it, but I don’t have a video for it. Here it is, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-biscoff-cookies/ and here’s one for cookie butter, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-cookie-butters/ Hope this helps.

[@ta1yn_88]

I wouldn't be able to freeze the pizza after i've made it. I'd have to cook and eat it straight away. 😋

[@daniyalkhizar]

Make her “no knead pizza dough recipe”, you don’t have to freeze that one

[@reneegencur2469]

Love the idea of homemade frozen pizza! My question is about whether it really matters whether you use active dry yeast or instant yeast since the dough is fermenting for such a long time - 12 to 18 hours. And can you confirm that “quick rise” yeast is the same as instant yeast? I always thought I would have to order instant yeast online rather than being able to buy it in my grocery store as “quick rise” yeast.

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Renee. You can use either of the yeast for this. Yes, quick rise yeast is the same as instant yeast.

[@mysmallfamily2309]

I always use a zip lock bags the gallon ones

[@karithatcher4372]

Hey Gemma! That was a great video. Would you be able to do a frozen jambon recipe in the future? (Possibly even a gluten free version?)

[@GemmaStafford]

I’ll look into it, Kari. Thank you for watching!

[@brittanyschwenker6261]

How long is the crust good in the freezer?

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

Wonderful. I’m not a big fan of frozen pizzas though I’ve had a few in my life. Believe it or not, the cheapest is my favorite because of the crust, Totino’s. The sauce isn’t bad either. I rarely buy them. I make them at home. However I do like a pizza from Papa Murthy’s with thin crust, Alfredo sauce, fresh Roma tomatoes and zucchini. My go to pizza if I buy one. I generally lean toward veggie toppings, but do like sausage now and again. Thanks, Gemma.

[@GemmaStafford]

Thanks for sharing, Cynthia.

[@pragnayadav]

Hi Gemma!!

[@kimberlyd9049]

Could you use this same dough to make calzones and freeze them too … or would partially baking the filling not work?

[@GemmaStafford]

I haven’t tried it yet, but if I’m experimenting then I would most likely partially cook or bake the filling will be the way to go.

[@magpiestudent9357]

Man, I need a bigger freezer.

[@FieryJuniper]

Ya bet cha! The crust was soft and delicious. You can customize or add more toppings without the extra charge.

[@GemmaStafford]

Yes, about the topping. You can top according to preference.

[@johnnydodge]

What is the round thing in the oven called that you slide the dough on to cook?

[@GemmaStafford]

It’s a pizza stone. I use it to trap heat, thus evenly baking the crust.

[@mmwoodcockart]

So if this wasn't going into the freezer, do you still par bake and then add toppings and then cook immediately? Or do you add all toppings onto the uncooked dough and then cook it?

[@GemmaStafford]

If you're going for baking it immediately, then there's no need to parbake the crust. But you need to precook the meat toppings prior to topping the pizza. Hope this helps.

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

I like doing the steering wheel method of stretching out my dough

[@lindachaplain8897]

Could you please tell us about part baked breads and fruit pies straight from the freezer.Sometimes people turn up and you haven’t got time to defrost.So tips on part baking would really help.Thank you Gemma.

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Linda. For pie crusts, you can freeze it for around half an hour then blind bake for around 10 minutes. Let it cool, then wrap with foil and cling wrap and freeze. For breads, if baking within two weeks, freeze the raw dough straight away. You can also bake and freeze. I prefer the latter as it’s more convenient for working parents.

[@lindachaplain8897]

Thank you Gemma and team.Much appreciated.

[@lizzykate93]

If you have time, homemade tastes so much better! I've never tried instant yeast before 🤔

[@GemmaStafford]

So true! You should try it. I use it in many of my recipes, too.

[@lizzykate93]

@@GemmaStafford I will keep an eye out, it looks easier than waiting for it to activate in water!

[@yohaneswicked5778]

How long this frozen pizza can be keep? and is it can be risen again after long time keeping inthe freezer?

[@GemmaStafford]

Commercial frozen pizza can be kept anywhere between 6 months to a year. This will keep for half that time, provided you store it in a deep freeze type of refrigerator. It's par baked first, before freezing. There's no need to let it rise a second time before freezing. You just need to pop it into the oven to bake fully. You can read up the full text in the tips section as well as the recipe itself here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-frozen-pizza/#wprm-recipe-container-47983

[@Ramyapad19]

cant wait to make this soon for me can i use vegan cheese abd mushrooms and skip red bell pepper as am not a big fan of red bell pepper i love pizza soooooooooooooooo much perfect for my after office meals

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Ramya. I haven’t tried that yet, but I think it will work. I’m not sure about shelf life though.

[@elizabethurmson1234]

Make ice cream and have all your viewers, what ice cream you should make

[@moderatoradmin8173]

Hi Gemma. i made your sourdough starter and forgot to feed it on the 6th day. what should i do?

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi. Just continue to feed it like you routinely do. Just remove the hooch that may have collected on top of it. That liquid is the alcohol given off as wild yeast ferments. The presence of hooch indicates that your starter is hungry and needs to be fed.

[@annwickham4332]

I would like to see courdonblue The pizza was a great idea, thank you

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Ann. I rarely do savory dishes, as my core expertise lies in desserts. I might do that in the future though.

[@davepegington9066]

Hello everyone Couple of questions How do I know how much liquid to add. I gather different flours absorb differently.... First. If I have to leave this to proof in a "cool" for 18 hours. How do I know if the room isn't too hot or cold? What temperature should it be at? Second .Can I instead completely proof it in the refrigerator for a longer period? (I can control the temperature in the refrigerator) Third and final. How do I know when it's proofed enough??

[@venomking420]

Please make battered fish filets like Vandekamps version in the frozen aisle. Not for frying. Maybe air fryer or regular oven. Thank you.

[@GemmaStafford]

I’m sorry but I don’t really do a lot savory dishes. Perhaps in the future I’ll do that.

[@drk2625]

Do you ever bake with cassava flour?

[@GemmaStafford]

Sorry, not much.

[@Ashley-ed2tu]

How about you make Yorkshire Puddings or Onion Rings. I know I've seen recipes online and on TikTok. So I want you to have a go at it yourself.

[@GemmaStafford]

I don’t have a video for it, but I have a recipe for Yorkshire pudding, also known as popovers here in the US. Here it is, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/popovers-recipe-3-ways/

[@laniehrlich9271]

😂 #Slippers

[@1upma]

Can we use whole wheat Indian flour please..? And.. GF..?

[@GemmaStafford]

Technically, you can use whole wheat flour. You may need to adjust the amount of liquids used as flours do not absorb liquids the same way. As to GF flour, you will need a different recipe instead of merely substituting the flour. GF flours do not need yeast, so you will need baking powder. It will not be as flavorful on its own, hence an adjustment in other ingredients as well.

[@adanur642]

Hello

[@susannay.3437]

Frozen, breaded chicken nuggets or tenders. We eat alot of the those. They also probably have a "laundry list" of ingredients. 😕

[@kristysmythers5102]

Pizza bagel bites mini ones....

[@nataliaspinelli9747]

Why not use max temp on our ovens to cook the pizza????

[@GemmaStafford]

For frozen pizza, you don’t want to burn it before it’s baked through.

[@megroux]

Frozen biscuits

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

I'm guessing that I could use a sourdough but it would just take longer. Am I right, Gemma?

[@GemmaStafford]

The process would be almost the same. The bulk fermentation process takes 12-18 hours for this. You can do the same with sourdough.

[@leakateleen1938]

chicken curry and rice

[@elizabethurmson1234]

Make ice cream

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Elizabeth. I have several recess for ice cream over at my site. Check them out here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/frozen-desserts/

[@dynamoshotproductions326]

Ahh I think you've missed the purpose of frozen pizza

[@stevenjungtek1499]

You need to put it only 30 second. Not 4 minutes. Or it will become biscuits.

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi. This is par baked in a conventional oven, not microwave.

[@F.B.I.isASShoe]

Substitute a nice Lager style beer (something not too hoppy or bitter. Corona Extra, Corona Familiar, Rolling Rock, Miller Lite, Peroni.. NO IPA!!) instead of water. Gives it a really good flavor and you can still ferment it to deepen that flavor.

[@lillylane803]

Can you make crab rangoons

[@GemmaStafford]

Hi Lilly. I’m mainly a pastry chef, and rarely do savory.

[@jungkookssecretaccount6421]

I thought this would be a way to spruce up the regular frozen pizza 😭 can you please do a video on that too :)

[@shrealharris6790]

Me too

[@GemmaStafford]

I don’t think that will hold well since the point of making this is so one does not need to buy frozen pizza. 😊