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    Posts written by Luke Siedow

    Luke Siedow
    Corporate Chef, Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust
    Not only is Luke a trained culinologist, but he has managed a successful pizzeria – and currently owns one! Luke brings value to a number of areas throughout Alive & Kickin’, including sales, culinary, and product showings – experience that makes him able to solve even the trickiest challenges operators face. Luke is also the face of Alive & Kickin’ in many of our demo videos!
    Proofing Pizza Dough Balls: The Quick-Rise Guide

    Proofing Pizza Dough Balls: The Quick-Rise Guide

    February 7 2025
    By Luke Siedow



    Proofing, also known as “proving,” frozen pizza dough can be tricky at first, as you need to balance time management, temperature, and tools while judging color, size, and texture. Once you master ...



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    February 2 2025

    Great pizza is a thing of joy. Every bite is packed with flavor and the kinds of ingredients that would make a Michelin-starred chef happy-cry. ...



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    January 15 2025

    Pull up a chair as we dig into sizzling pizza trends, insights, and predictions for the new year. If you’re like us, you’d love a crystal ball to ...



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    November 18 2022

    Whether a pizza operation is a restaurant, c-store, or entertainment venue, the goal is to provide delicious pizza down to that last bite of chewy ...



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    February 9 2022

    Thick, thin, or somewhere in-between, the debate rages about which crust style makes for the perfect pizza. Self-rising and par-baked pizza crusts ...



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    December 1 2021

    With annual sales exceeding $46 billion (40% of those sales going to independent and small chains), the U.S. pizza restaurant industry continues to ...



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    October 27 2021

    Losing a good employee not only disrupts your operations; it impacts your bottom line. Industry studies estimate average turnover could be as high as ...



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    October 12 2021

    Most operators choose to make their own dough because the pizza crust is their signature element — it’s often what customers remember most about the ...



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    September 22 2021

    When the pizza urge strikes, customers want more than the convenience of swinging into a c-store or deli to pick up a slice or whole pie. They want a ...



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    July 28 2021

    A lot goes into the price of a pizza in any restaurant, and the challenges of having a healthy net profit margin continue to grow. If it’s not the ...



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