Pappa John's type pizza recipe

[Ninjaman]

Damn good. Note. The recipes at this site mimic the pro's. The people there are a bit fanatical. Pizzahut and others in there too.

http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,696.0.html

http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1387.0;id=1750;image

[Hammock Parties]

Looks like he needs to pop some bubbles.

[DJay23]

If you really want it to taste like Papa John's make sure you don't cook it all the way through.

I swear to God, everytime I have one of those I end up eat a pizza that is essentially "dough with the fixins."

[jspchief]

Papa John's sucks. Why would I want to duplicate that crap.

[Dartgod]

Papa John's sucks. Why would I want to duplicate that crap.
Exactly what I was thinking. Nasty, vile crap. :Lin:

[Ninjaman]

They have some others too. Like vintage PizzaHut thin and crispy, Pizza Inn and some other strange pizza places from around the country. NY pizza too.

Now I know why my pizzas never turned out like the big pizza chains. You can't even buy the flour at the grocery store.

There are some nuts that actually build a special brick pizza oven like in italy.

[Gravedigger]

I work at Papa Johns have been for over a year and trust me youd rather eat at ours then Pizza Hut or Little Caesars I've worked for both of them and the other two dont require thier employees to clean out the pans they make pizzas in so grease just sits papa johns is the best.

[Ninjaman]

Grave. Do you guys use a pan or screen ?

I worked at like 3 pizza places once.

[penchief]

Papa John's sucks. Why would I want to duplicate that crap.

You're shitting me, right? Are you sure you aren't mistakin' Papa John's for the local Poppa Jon's, or something?

I think Papa John's Pizza is the equivalent of Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

Pizza with flavor minus the grease. Who'd a thunk?

[penchief]

I work at Papa Johns have been for over a year and trust me youd rather eat at ours then Pizza Hut or Little Caesars I've worked for both of them and the other two dont require thier employees to clean out the pans they make pizzas in so grease just sits papa johns is the best.

Agreed. I call Pizza Hut "Greasy Hut."

[Hammock Parties]

Grave. Do you guys use a pan or screen ?

I worked at like 3 pizza places once.

When I worked there we used screens. I ****ing hated that job.

[eazyb81]

I work at Papa Johns have been for over a year and trust me youd rather eat at ours then Pizza Hut or Little Caesars I've worked for both of them and the other two dont require thier employees to clean out the pans they make pizzas in so grease just sits papa johns is the best.

I definately agree with that, I used to work at Papa Johns back in high school and they really kept that place clean.

I didn't think it was such a big deal until I worked at Minsky's Pizza later in high school. Let's just say that they are MILES apart when it comes to cleanliness and "respect" for the customers. :shake:

[Ninjaman]

Anybody else work at a pizza place ?

[DJay23]

I don't care how clean it is. It still sucks when you sink your teeth into hot dough.

Someone told me that the reason this is, is that Papa Johns puts their pizzas on some kind of conveyor belt that takes it through an oven. Sometimes, to get the pizzas out faster, especially when busy, they pull them out a little early, thus the gooey center.

Was I lied to? Why is the local Papa John's doughey? (and there are 2 in my town, both of which don't cook their pizzas all the way through.)

[eazyb81]

I don't care how clean it is. It still sucks when you sink your teeth into hot dough.

Someone told me that the reason this is, is that Papa Johns puts their pizzas on some kind of conveyor belt that takes it through an oven. Sometimes, to get the pizzas out faster, especially when busy, they pull them out a little early, thus the gooey center.

Was I lied to? Why is the local Papa John's doughey? (and there are 2 in my town, both of which don't cook their pizzas all the way through.)

Couldn't this be solved by asking them to cook it a minute or two longer?

Papa Johns does use a conveyor belt, but I don't think we ever took them out early and I don't remember any especially doughy pizza. Maybe your local Papa Johns does things differently.

[J Diddy]

Anybody else work at a pizza place ?

I manage a Domino's.

[|Zach|]

Couldn't this be solved by asking them to cook it a minute or two longer?

Papa Johns does use a conveyor belt, but I don't think we ever took them out early and I don't remember any especially doughy pizza. Maybe your local Papa Johns does things differently.
Did you do the animated .gif in your sig?

[DJay23]

Couldn't this be solved by asking them to cook it a minute or two longer?

Papa Johns does use a conveyor belt, but I don't think we ever took them out early and I don't remember any especially doughy pizza. Maybe your local Papa Johns does things differently.
well, yeah, that's what the guy who told me about the conveyor belts said. But it's the principal of it. I shouldn't have to ASK a pizza place to cook my ****ing food all the way through.

[|Zach|]

Thats a cool picture in the topic post.

[eazyb81]

Did you do the animated .gif in your sig?

Nope, a friend of mine on another board made it for me.

[J Diddy]

well, yeah, that's what the guy who told me about the conveyor belts said. But it's the principal of it. I shouldn't have to ASK a pizza place to cook my ****ing food all the way through.

Virtually all pizza joints use conveyer belt ovens nowadays. There is too much variation between dough temp, amount of toppings (yes you people who want double toppings it won't freaking cook right), cleanliness of the screens or age of dough. Hopefully they should have caught it at the dough table. By doughy in the middle do you mean like opened a can of pillsbury biscuits kind of thickness or just a thin line.

[|Zach|]

Nope, a friend of mine on another board made it for me.
Impressive

[unlurking]

God I miss Godfather's Pizza.

Man, that was some good shit.

In Colorado, I stick to Pudge Bros. or Louie's.

[KChiefs1]

God I miss Godfather's Pizza.

Whatever happened to Godfather's? They used to be everywhere & they put Pizza Hut to shame. :clap:

Best pizza I've had lately was at Funhouse...used to go there when I was just a kid & I still love the place. :drool:

[Dartgod]

Best pizza I've had lately was at Funhouse...used to go there when I was just a kid & I still love the place. :drool:
That's because Funhouse is the best. No one comes close; not Pizza Hut, not Papa John's (bleeech), not Domino's, no one.

[unlurking]

Whatever happened to Godfather's? They used to be everywhere & they put Pizza Hut to shame. :clap:

Best pizza I've had lately was at Funhouse...used to go there when I was just a kid & I still love the place. :drool:

I don't know, but I still have a glass Coke pitcher with the Godfather's logo on it. Never tried Funhouse.

[Delano]

I like how the guy praises his recipe with comments like this:

The crumb structure was perfect.

[KChiefs1]

I don't know, but I still have a glass Coke pitcher with the Godfather's logo on it.

I've got eight of those things! I was using them as beer mugs for my keg parties before I got married! I haven't seen them in awhile....I wonder what happened to them? :hmmm:

[unlurking]

I've got eight of those things! I was using them as beer mugs for my keg parties before I got married! I haven't seen them in awhile....I wonder what happened to them? :hmmm:
hahahaha

The wife tried to throw mine out too. Break out now and then for mixing 151 'n cokes.

[Phobia]

I definately agree with that, I used to work at Papa Johns back in high school and they really kept that place clean.

I didn't think it was such a big deal until I worked at Minsky's Pizza later in high school. Let's just say that they are MILES apart when it comes to cleanliness and "respect" for the customers. :shake:

I don't care how dirty Minskys is - that dirt tastes damn good.

[keg in kc]

I had Imo's tonight, down the street a bit. Pretty decent pie, that was.

[Phobia]

That's because Funhouse is the best. No one comes close; not Pizza Hut, not Papa John's (bleeech), not Domino's, no one.

If Minskys and Funhouse were next door to me, I would tie myself in a knot trying to make a decision.

[ZootedGranny]

"They say that the recipe for Sprite is lemon and lime. But I tried to make it at home. There's more to it than that."

"Hey, you want some more homemade Sprite, man?"

"Not until you figure out what the **** else is in it!"

[keg in kc]

"Hey, you want some more homemade Sprite, man?" I've got some homemade sprite for you. It'll be a little warm at first, though. And salty. But the color's close.

[schneider221]

Eric's Basement or downstairs or something in Breckenridge is hte best pizza ive ever had...

[unlurking]

I don't care how dirty Minskys is - that dirt tastes damn good.
Yeah, sounds like bitching about Jack Stacks cause the "drippings" get into the beans.

[Gravedigger]

Yeah we use screens at Papa Johns and its better cause it doesnt collect grease like others do if you honestly want fresh dough you should go to Little Caesars cause they make their dough fresh every day or so I've always enjoyed little caesars and papa johns and the only thing i really can stand from pizza hut is their thin crust I love it.

[Ninjaman]

Grave. Thats what I thought. I agree with Domino's manager. They all use the screens now. Same as when i worked at Pizzahut and Minsky's. Minsky's Dough sheeter - another fancy pizza machine made pretty tasty pizza.


Godfathers pizza review thread. Lots of good memories at Godfathers. Dad loved it. Deepdish pretty good. And always some funky gimmick to get people 'loaded' on Coke with the pitchers. Haha.

http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/board,3.0.html


http://www.godfathers.com/index_files/image001.jpg

[Rausch]

Most of the Mom&Pop places around here use Hobart or block-ovens. Most of the chains use the belt ovens.

If you come early and all the employees are sober you get one cooked to your specifications. You come after 10 PM and you're rolling the dice...

[Gravedigger]

I do however love original pizza located inside the malls like Oak Park that pizza is flippin good two slices and a wild cherry pepsi mmmmm.

[Goapics1]

Pizza Hut gives me the shit's.

[Idahored]

I don't care how dirty Minskys is - that dirt tastes damn good.


It's been over 10 years since I left the KC area and I still crave Minskys pizza. I used to LOVE their 5 pounder....

[shakesthecat]

Eric's Basement or downstairs or something in Breckenridge is hte best pizza ive ever had...

Downstairs at Eric's-Because Everywhere Else Just Sucks

I'll be there in about 2 weeks.

[redfan]

Worked at Pizza the Hut many moons ago. What an armpit. We called it "Pizza Butt". Nothing gets that greasy stank outa your clothes.

[Donger]

God I miss Godfather's Pizza.

Man, that was some good shit.

In Colorado, I stick to Pudge Bros. or Louie's.

If you are in South Denver, try Big Bill's NY Pizza at the corner of County Line and Holly. It's incredible.

[keg in kc]

It's incredible.Random moment: I never realized the close proximity of "incredible" and "inedible".

[gblowfish]

If Minskys and Funhouse were next door to me, I would tie myself in a knot trying to make a decision.
Funhouse is on 40-Highway in Independence. Legendary great pizza, but a weird place. They only accept cash, interior is really dark like a dungeon, old stand up video games. The place is basically stuck in 1980's.

Minsky's has always had good pizza. Never greasy, very good quality. They just re-modeled the Independence store. Very nice place.

We've got a little mom and pop place called Tim's Pizza right down the street. Nice guys, and pretty good product. A little pricey.

I can't handle Pizza Hut. Always greasy and nasty. Dominos the same, only worse ingredients (if that's possible). Tried Papa John's once. It made me and my wife sick. Think the pizza was undercooked. Yikes.

[Ninjaman]

So funhouse is like Minsky's . Never tried it.

[whoman69]

I just get Papa Murphey's and cook it myself. Alot cheaper and better too. If I go out for Pizza, its Godfathers.

[Dartgod]

Funhouse is on 40-Highway in Independence. Legendary great pizza, but a weird place. They only accept cash, interior is really dark like a dungeon, old stand up video games. The place is basically stuck in 1980's.

There is also a Funhouse in Raytown. They take CCs but not checks, IIRC. This is the one we usually go to. I haven't been to the one on 40 HWY in years. They also recently opened one in a strip mall in Lee's Summit. Totally different atmosphere the other stores but the same awesome pizza.

We've got a little mom and pop place called Tim's Pizza right down the street. Nice guys, and pretty good product. A little pricey.

I've eaten there before. Good stuff. Here's a little factoid:

The owner used to work at a place called Pappi's Pizza in Lee's Summit. Pappi's is basically a Funhouse clone. I used to work there waaaaay back when I was 15 years old and I remember Tim from there. He was a manager or something. So Tims is also very similar to Funhouse.

[Valiant]

You're shitting me, right? Are you sure you aren't mistakin' Papa John's for the local Poppa Jon's, or something?

I think Papa John's Pizza is the equivalent of Krispy Kreme glazed donuts.

Pizza with flavor minus the grease. Who'd a thunk?


The fact that you just equated Papa Johns with Krispy Kremes screws your argument... Krispy Kremes are the nastiest piece of shit donuts in KC... You are better off buying Little Debbies... Lamars or Rons whatever it is called now depending where you are at is the best best donuts...

Krispy Kremes good, I am going to be sick...

[Dartgod]

So funhouse is like Minsky's . Never tried it.
No, not the same at all. Unless Minsky's has changed their recipe. I haven't had it in years.

[Dartgod]

I just get Papa Murphey's and cook it myself. Alot cheaper and better too.
Yeah, they're pretty good too.

[Valiant]

I think JOe's Pizza in westport across from Kelly's has the best pizza...

I bought one Papa Murphy's pizza and never will agian.. That thing had the same amount of grease as six pizza huts...

[Ninjaman]

pizzahut is all grease. Basically , it's a deep dish.

It may not even be pizza anymore compared to brick oven cooked thin real italian.

[Simplex3]

I'm a fan of Pizza Shoppe here in KC. It's the only one I've found that knows what a spice is. Minsky's takes a close second for understanding herbs exist.

[J Diddy]

http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/CNBCTV/Promos/P123165.asp


Here's what the public thinks.


Hehehehe.

[Rausch]

http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/CNBCTV/Promos/P123165.asp


Here's what the public thinks.


Hehehehe.

Dominoes was my least favorite of those 3.

There was a local delivery driver here for Dominoes that was beaten so bad in a robery he's in a coma now. He'd been delivering for like 10 or 15 years. Great guy. NEVER late. Never.

When the Rams lost to the Pats in the super bowl he stayed for 3 keg mugs (during the Pats game winning drive.) Great guy. When the Pats won he got a big tip for cheering against the Lambs.

Off topic, but I hope the two ****s that robbed him die of a ripped colon...

[J Diddy]

Dominoes was my least favorite of those 3.

There was a local delivery driver here for Dominoes that was beaten so bad in a robery he's in a coma now. He'd been delivering for like 10 or 15 years. Great guy. NEVER late. Never.

When the Rams lost to the Pats in the super bowl he stayed for 3 keg mugs (during the Pats game winning drive.) Great guy. When the Pats won he got a big tip for cheering against the Lambs.

Off topic, but I hope the two ****s that robbed him die of a ripped colon...

Yeah I hope the die of a ripped colon as well.

As for being the least favorite of the 3.
4321

:)

[Rausch]

Yeah I hope the die of a ripped colon as well.

As for being the least favorite of the 3.
4321

:)


Hey, sorry. I'm a deep dish guy.

And I think Pizza Hutt has the best deep dish of the there.

Despite their clams of all natural toppings Pappa Johns is the king of MSG. So I'm out.

Dominoes does have the best thin crust of the 3 though...

[Rausch]

BTW, here's the article...

http://www.newstribune.com/articles/2005/07/12/news_local/0712050002.txt

[Jenson71]

That'd definitely be cool to try and make. I wonder if you really do need any special kind of equipment.

[J Diddy]

Hey, sorry. I'm a deep dish guy.

And I think Pizza Hutt has the best deep dish of the there.

Despite their clams of all natural toppings Pappa Johns is the king of MSG. So I'm out.

Dominoes does have the best thin crust of the 3 though...



Yeah, our deep dish sucks.
It burns too easily.

[Rausch]

Yeah, our deep dish sucks.
It burns too easily.

And you use corn meal insted of flour, an even bigger carb no-no. Plus, the crust just doesn't have the same flavor.

But they did have a chiefs-related discount deal this year. Can't hate on that...

[J Diddy]

BTW, here's the article...

http://www.newstribune.com/articles/2005/07/12/news_local/0712050002.txt


****ing pricks.

They need to be roasted. Dude was carrying $20 and probably another $20 worth in food.

I hate assholes like this. They did something like this to a 50 year old woman in my town. Not quite as bad though.

[J Diddy]

And you use corn meal insted of flour, an even bigger carb no-no. Plus, the crust just doesn't have the same flavor.

But they did have a chiefs-related discount deal this year. Can't hate on that...

Flour is just to big a pain in the ass to work with as you go. Pizza Hut preps all their stuff in the morning either frozen or through stretching machines and proof it. We proof it and stretch it as needed.

[Rausch]

****ing pricks.

They need to be roasted. Dude was carrying $20 and probably another $20 worth in food.

I hate assholes like this. They did something like this to a 50 year old woman in my town. Not quite as bad though.

It's always bad.

Guy has a wife and 3 kids. The great thing about this being a small town is that they'll get the book. And if they don't someone else will throw it at 'em...

[Logical]

Just say no to thick crust pizza.

[J Diddy]

It's always bad.

Guy has a wife and 3 kids. The great thing about this being a small town is that they'll get the book. And if they don't someone else will throw it at 'em...



Damn I smell a courthouse lynching.

I do love a good lynching.

[J Diddy]

Just say no to thick crust pizza.


I'll make you a hell of a deal on one.



:)

[Logical]

I'll make you a hell of a deal on one.



:)What I love is that ultra thin pizza cut in squares (I seem to recall there was a Sicilian place in Columbia that used to make it). I also loved Green Pepper's pizza in Columbia, I bet we ordered it 3 or 4 times a week. How we came up with the money I cannot remember.

[J Diddy]

What I love is that ultra thin pizza cut in squares (I seem to recall there was a Sicilian place in Columbia that used to make it). I also loved Green Pepper's pizza in Columbia, I bet we ordered it 3 or 4 times a week. How we came up with the money I cannot remember.


Oh i got thin crust too....


:)
The only place I'll touch nowadays besides my store is a little joint in Joplin called Pizza by Stout. Good stuff, dine in and they have over 200 beers on tap. Don't get by there that much, partly because I make that stuff 50 hours a week. Not really big on eating it away from work.

[Rausch]

I'll make you a hell of a deal on one.



:)

I'm guessing you don't deliver to my neighborhood...

[J Diddy]

I'm guessing you don't deliver to my neighborhood...


Well sure, but the 30 minute guarantee will not apply and there will be a hell of a delivery charge.


:)

[Logical]

Oh i got thin crust too....


:)
The only place I'll touch nowadays besides my store is a little joint in Joplin called Pizza by Stout. Good stuff, dine in and they have over 200 beers on tap. Don't get by there that much, partly because I make that stuff 50 hours a week. Not really big on eating it away from work.I really wish I could check out your place, two things really suck out here in San Diego, Pizza and BBQ. But we have the best Mexican and some of the best Asian I have ever eaten.

[J Diddy]

But we have the best Mexican and some of the best Asian I have ever eaten.

Um your talking about food right.


:)

[Logical]

Um your talking about food right.


:)Actually both, matter of fact we have a Asian young lady at work that would be to kill for, Ms Yu is primo.

[Hammock Parties]

I manage a Domino's.

That explains why I hate you. I've never met a male pizza manager that I didn't hate.

[eazyb81]

I'm a fan of Pizza Shoppe here in KC. It's the only one I've found that knows what a spice is. Minsky's takes a close second for understanding herbs exist.

Yep, Pizza Shoppe and Minsky's are the two best tasting pizza places in KC, hands down.

[Dartgod]

Yep, Pizza Shoppe and Minsky's are the two best tasting pizza places in KC, hands down.
I like Pizza Shoppe also. They seem to be making a comeback in KC.

Have you ever tried Funhouse?

[eazyb81]

I like Pizza Shoppe also. They seem to be making a comeback in KC.

Have you ever tried Funhouse?

No, i've never even heard of Funhouse. I'm in North KC, is there one around here?

[Dartgod]

No, i've never even heard of Funhouse. I'm in North KC, is there one around here?
No, 350 Hwy in Raytown would be closest to you.

http://www.funhousepizza.com/coupons.htm

[ptlyon]

That explains why I hate you. I've never met a male pizza manager that I didn't hate.

As opposed to meating a crossdresser he didn't like

[eazyb81]

No, 350 Hwy in Raytown would be closest to you.

http://www.funhousepizza.com/coupons.htm


Hmm...I'll have to try it out sometime. What type of pizza do you suggest I order?

[ptlyon]

Hmm...I'll have to try it out sometime. What type of pizza do you suggest I order?

Try a round one. They're great.

[jidar1]

Papa Johns is the best pizza... mmmmm..
I could so tear up a Papa Johns pie right now.

[ptlyon]

I could so tear up a Papa Johns pie right now.

:spock:

[Dartgod]

Hmm...I'll have to try it out sometime. What type of pizza do you suggest I order?
Combo. No onions or peppers but it does have 'shrooms.

[KCChiefsMan]

that pizza looks moldy in the crust

[J Diddy]

That explains why I hate you. I've never met a male pizza manager that I didn't hate.


The respect is mutual meatpeeker.

[J Diddy]

Papa Johns is the best pizza... mmmmm..
I could so tear up a Papa Johns pie right now.


Why are there visions of American Pie dancing wildly through my head right now.

Please for your safety let it cool off first.

[Rausch]

The respect is mutual meatpeeker.

Indeed.

[excessive]

Can't get good delivery where I live, Pizza Hut and Dominos only, so I've taken to making my on. It's pretty easy to do from scratch but time consuming.

Here's something faster, cheaper, and as good as any franchise pizza.

Get a Freschetta Brick Oven Pizza. I always keep a couple in my freezer. Pepperoni and Classic Supreme work for me. Add whatever extra toppings work for you. Me, I slice up some onion, garlic, and jalepeno, and load it up.

It's good.

[ptlyon]

I have a friend that puts marbles of cream cheese on frozen pizza and adds more cheese. They say it rocks, I have never tried it, but plan to.

I have another friend that their family when he was growing up used to cook the Totino's pizzas and then spread peanut butter on it and eat it.

They were strange tho.

[eazyb81]

Back in college I used to eat the $1 Totino's Crisp Crust pizzas all the time. I loaded them up with extra pepperonis, hamburger, and cheese, they were pretty good when coming home from the bars.

[ptlyon]

Oh I'm not dissing the Totino's - they are good when you're smashed.

[excessive]

I think it's a midwest thing, loading up cheap pizzas. There were 9 kids in my family, didn't have a lot of money. Totinos and toppings ruled when I was a kid--until the yearly trip to Shakeys.

[Ninjaman]

moldy ? try flour buddy.

I can see that your accustomed to the typical chain store fare.

Try a 'REAL' italian wood fired pizza. It's crispy and real moldy looking. MMMMM.

[Jenson71]

moldy ? try flour buddy.

I can see that your accustomed to the typical chain store fare.

Try a 'REAL' italian wood fired pizza. It's crispy and real moldy looking. MMMMM.

Do you make them? What kind of equipment do you need?