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Pre-stretched Pizza Bases

Pre-stretched pizza bases may sound like a shortcut, but we’ve taken extensive care to ensure they meet the highest quality standards before making them available. Our hand-stretched pizza bases are designed to deliver exceptional results, whether you’re aiming for a puffy, Neapolitan-style pizza or a light and airy Pinsa Romana. Each base is crafted to perfection, offering the authentic texture and flavour of traditional wood-fired pizza. Gluten-conscious options are also available, so you can enjoy a delicious pizza that meets your needs. With Virtue’s part-baked, hand-stretched bases, achieving a fabulous pizza has never been easier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Makes Virtue Pizza’s Artisan Pizza Unique?

Virtue Pizza's artisan pizza is crafted from award-winning pizza bases that bring authentic Italian flavours to every bite. Our hand-stretched sourdough pizza bases are made with a unique blend of flour, yeast, and salt, delivering a perfectly stretched base that provides a light, airy crust. This artisan-quality base is designed to bake perfectly, delivering a delicious pizza experience in any type of oven.

Can I customise the artisan pizza base with my own toppings?

Absolutely! Our artisan pizza bases are designed to be topped with any sauce and ingredients you love, allowing you to create a perfect pizza that’s uniquely yours. The pre-stretched sourdough base is ready to be topped, making it easy to bake and serve pizzas quickly and deliciously.

What is pre-stretched pizza dough?

Pre-stretched pizza dough is a pizza dough that’s already been rolled and shaped, saving you time in the kitchen. Our pre-stretched bases offer a consistent thickness and are ready to be topped with your favourite ingredients for a quick, easy, and delicious pizza-making experience.

Does the pre-stretched dough need to be proofed?

No additional proofing is needed for our pre-stretched pizza dough. It’s ready to be topped and cooked right away, making it ideal for customers looking to serve their pizzas quickly and easily.

How is the hand-stretched pizza base different from regular bases?

Our hand-stretched pizza bases are crafted with care to achieve the perfect stretch and texture. The base is hand-stretched, giving it a unique, rustic look with a lighter, airier crust that’s characteristic of artisan pizzas. This traditional method brings out the best in our sourdough pizza base, resulting in a delicious, authentic flavour.

Do I need a wood-fired oven to cook these pizza bases?

While a wood-fired oven adds a unique, smoky flavour to your pizza, our sourdough pizza bases are crafted to bake beautifully in any oven, from traditional wood-fired to modern professional setups.

How does wood-firing enhance the flavour?

Cooking with a wood-fired oven brings out a delicious, slightly charred flavour in the pizza base, enhancing its rich taste and texture. This method gives the hand-stretched sourdough pizza base a traditional Italian flavour that’s hard to replicate in standard ovens.

What’s the difference between pre-made and fresh pizza bases?

Our pre-made pizza bases offer convenience, as they come ready to be topped and cooked without the need for additional kneading or stretching. Fresh pizza dough requires shaping and proofing, while our pre-made bases allow you to cook and serve your pizzas quickly and easily.

Are your pre-made pizza bases suitable for all types of ovens?

Yes, our pre-made pizza bases are versatile and can be baked in various oven types, from standard kitchen ovens to high-temperature pizza ovens, delivering a delicious crust every time.

Does the ready dough need to rise before baking?

Our ready pizza dough is made for convenience and doesn’t require any additional rising. It’s designed to be topped and baked, so you can make your pizza without waiting for extra proofing.

How should I store part-bake pizza bases?

Part-bake pizza bases should be stored in a cool, dry place or frozen if you’re not planning to use them before the expiry date. This keeps the base fresh and ready for when you’re ready to cook and serve your pizzas.

Are part-cooked bases safe to eat without additional cooking?

No, part-cooked bases require further baking to reach full doneness. They are prepared to make cooking faster but should be fully baked in your oven to ensure they’re safe and delicious to enjoy.