Thinking Outside the Circle: Uses for Pizza Buns #2
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Your kitchen is full of "unitaskers." These are ingredients that can only do one thing. It is a problem of imagination. You look at a pizza bun and you think "pizza." You have put it in a small box. It is time to think outside that circle. A high-quality pizza bun is not just a pizza bun. It is a versatile bread product. It is a blank canvas. And using it in new ways is a brilliant method for creating high-profit menu items from an ingredient you already have. As the bakers at LGM USA know a good product is a flexible one. Let's break open that box.
First let's create the ultimate garlic bread. A generic slice of bread makes for a sad garlic bread. It is thin. It is flat. Now take your pizza bun. It is light airy and thick. Cut it in half horizontally. You now have two beautiful round pieces. Slather them with garlic butter and herbs. Run them through your pizza oven. What you get is a masterpiece. It is crispy on the edges. It is soft and chewy in the center. It is a high-profit appetizer that you can make in 90 seconds. It is a "Cheesy Garlic Pizza Bread" that you can sell for a high margin.
Next let's build a better sandwich. You run a lunch service. You are probably using a standard roll. It is boring. Use your pizza bun instead. This is the secret to a world-class "panini" or hot sandwich. The bun's structure is designed to be baked at high heat. This means it toasts perfectly. It does not get crushed flat. It stays airy. Fill it with mozzarella prosciutto and pesto. Run it through the oven. You have just created a signature lunch item. It is a hot crispy and delicious sandwich that your customers will love. This is a brilliant way to increase your daytime sales.
Now let's talk about appetizers. Cut the pizza bun into strips. Fry them. Or bake them with olive oil and parmesan. You now have "Pizza Dippers." Serve these with a side of your marinara sauce. This is an irresistible appetizer. It is a high-profit item that uses two ingredients you already have. You are turning your Wholesale Pizza Buns into a new revenue stream. This is a smart way to use an existing product. For restaurants that need to add new menu items this is a fast and easy win.
You can also use them for personal pizzas. A full-size pizza can be a lot for a solo diner. A pizza bun is the perfect size for a "pizzetta." A small personal pizza. This is a great item for your lunch menu. It is also a fantastic option for a kids' menu. The portion is controlled. The cost is low. The perceived value is high. You are giving your customers more options. And you are doing it all with one single inventory item.
In summary your pizza bun is not a unitasker. It is a workhorse. It is a garlic bread. It is a sandwich. It is an appetizer. It is a personal pizza. Stop thinking in the box. A little creativity can turn one product into five new ways to make money.
To find a base that is versatile enough for all these ideas we recommend you learn more from NOVAKS BAKERY.