Once upon a time, in 1930, our grandfather would immigrate to America, open a storefront bakery, and bake fresh and delicious old-world breads for his new-found Brooklyn neighbors. He would call his bakery Damascus Bakery, in homage to his motherland.
Today, now a few generations later, our family pays homage to our Brooklyn roots with our newborn brand name: BROOKLYN BRED® SINCE 1930. And why not? These days Brooklyn is the name to be, the place to be, and for those with the guts, the way to be! Just one bite into our edgy, award- winning Brooklyn Bred® Bistro Breads and you’ll get a real taste of generations of baking still at work. Hey, who knows bread like a Brooklynite, right?
We love baking for our Brooklyn Community, and for your community, too. Every day, every loaf is an opportunity for us to bake authentic- and truly outspoken—BRED that reaches out—and speaks out—to all, no doubt with a Brooklyn Accent!
For the entire story of Damascus Bakery,
Bred in Brooklyn
Since 1930
OUR PRODUCTS
PIZZA CRUSTS
Bred in Brooklyn, we know that the success of every pizza begins -and finishes- with the crust. That’s why we formulate, ferment and hearth-bake our thin, lite crusts with that lesson in mind. That’s what gives them their unique bubbly personality and of course, the famous “Brooklyn Bite”.
THIN PIZZA CRUSTS
We bake our Brooklyn Bred® Thin Pizza Crusts with speciality “00” Pizza Flour and ferment them naturally so that you can enjoy an even thinner, lighter, hearth-baked bite–‘crispy on the outside, soft on the inside’.
BISTRO BUNS
Naturally fermented and outspoken on the outside, soft and savory inside—just like a real Brooklynite! 100 delicious—and wholesome—calories open to your hearty imagination. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, even dessert.
BISTRO STICKS
Think outside the BRED-box and let our naturally-fermented Brooklyn Bred Bistro Sticks appetize your imagination. Toast’em! Top’em! Dip’em! Dunk’em! Or simply separate and share them. A cornucopia of fresh & fun creations to share with family and friends.
LAVASH ROLL-UPs
We bake our Brooklyn Bred ® Lavash Roll-Ups for our BFF’s—BRED Friends Forever!—who wantold-fashioned authenticity blended with nowadays nutrition
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS
We made the perfect pizza crust. The rest is up to you now. Follow these proper baking techniques to get and share the true Brooklyn Bite.
For Traditional and Ancient Grains Pizza Crusts:
Defrost if frozen (we recommend freezing to preserve freshness)
Preheat oven to:
425°F – Conventional Oven
375°F – Convection Oven
450°F-500°F – if using a Pizza Stone. Allow stone to get sufficiently hot for 10 – 15 minutes.
Lightly brush crust with olive oil.
Top with your favorite toppings.
Chewy Crust: Bake on sheet pan.
Crispy Crust: Bake directly on oven rack or on pre-heated pizza stone.
Bake for: 8-12 minutes (Rack), 5-8 minutes (Stone) or until crust is golden brown and crisp, cheese melted.
Extra Crisp: Pre-bake crust and oil for 3-5 minutes; add toppings, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
For Neapolitan Thin Pizza Crust:
Defrost if frozen (we recommend freezing to preserve freshness)
Preheat oven to:
400°F – if using a Conventional Oven
425°F – if using a Pizza Stone. Allow stone to get sufficiently hot for 10 – 15 minutes.
Lightly brush Thin Pizza Crust with olive oil.
Top with your favorite toppings.
Top with your favorite toppings.
Chewy Crust: Bake on sheet pan.
Crispy Crust: Bake directly on oven rack or on pre-heated pizza stone.
Bake for: 4 – 4.5 minutes for Chewy Crust.
Bake 4.5 – 5 minutes for Crispy Crust if baking on oven rack.
Bake 3.5 – 4 minutes if using Pizza Stone.
Bake 4.5 – 5 minutes for Crispy Crust if baking on oven rack.
Bake 3.5 – 4 minutes if using Pizza Stone.
Please Remember:
All oven temperatures vary.
Please make sure that the toppings are done to your liking.
Listen for the crunch when cutting the pizza.
GRILLING INSTRUCTIONS
Grilling is an easy and delicious method for preparing Brooklyn Bred Pizza Crusts if you follow a few simple tips.
For Traditional and Ancient Grains Pizza Crusts:
Use a charcoal or gas grill set on medium or medium-high settings.
Lightly brush both sides of Brooklyn Bred Crust with olive oil.
Grill crust top down on a covered grill for approximately 2 minutes.
Turn crust over and top lightly with desired pizza toppings and cheese.
Cook pizza on covered grill until desired doneness, toppings are warmed and cheese is melted. Grill a little longer if you desire a crispier crust.
When grilling pizza crusts, please do not leave them unattended as grills vary in temperature.
Serve immediately.
For Neapolitan Thin Pizza Crust:
Use a charcoal or gas grill set on low to medium settings.
Lightly brush both sides of Brooklyn Bred Neapolitan Crust with olive oil.
Grill crust top down on a covered grill for approximately 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Turn crust over and top lightly with desired pizza toppings and cheese.
Cook pizza on covered grill until desired doneness, toppings are warmed and cheese is melted. Grill a little longer if you desire a crispier crust.
When grilling pizza crusts, please do not leave them unattended as grills vary in temperature.
Serve immediately.
FEATURED RECIPES
Let us break bread together. We bring the bread, you bring your imagination. Brooklyn Bred products allow you to become your own chef. Here are some featured recipes to tease your palate and imagination.
- All
- Pizza Crusts
- Bistro Buns
- Bistro Sticks
- Lavash Roll-Ups
Shrimp, Cilantro & Green Chili Pizza
Perfect shrimp pizza for the grill
Shrimp BLT
Shrimp & bacon, Ron Swanson approved
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Always a crowd pleaser
Arugula Margarita Pizza
Our signature classic pizza
Dulce de Leche Sticks
A delicious Dulce de Leche drizzled snack
Cheesy Mushroom Quesadilla
Comfort Food at its Best
Lamb Pizza
A great way to use leftovers or to enjoy lamb in a different way!
Bistro Lobster Sandwich
Beats any lobster roll you have ever had!
Sticks A La Margarita
A great way to serve a classic
Bruschetta Bistro Sticks
A delicious and easy appetizer
WORD ON THE STREET IS
Just tried your pre-made pizza crust tonight and it is legit, AH-MAZZZING! Kudos to you guys, and I will definitely keep buying!!
Rachel J.
I am originally from NYC and now reside in PA. I stumbled upon your pizza crusts by accident and just wanted to tell you that your product is phenomenal!
It is the closest I have had to my mother’s homemade pizza which I had never been able ever replicate before. Thank you and please keep it coming!
Manny S.
I’m really picky when it comes to cooking so I was doubtful before trying your crusts. That being said, I was very impressed with the pizza crust. I made a buffalo chicken pizza and it was really delicious. Thank you for selling such a great product. I will purchase again, and tell all in my circle of friends and family to try your products!
Debbie S.
I don’t write to companies very often, but after I used your pizza crust to make pizza tonight, I had to tell you how great your product is. I baked both pizzas on a pizza stone in a 500 degree oven for 10 minutes, and the result was restaurant worthy! Keep stocking them at my Wegmans!
Ramona
Born in the Bronx, I carried on my father’s tradition Friday night homemade pizza. I have been making my own pizza crust for over forty years. Then I found your product. Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Even my 86 year old mother had something to say about my “new and improved” pizza, commenting that “after 40 years I got it right!”.
Jeanne E
Just recently discovered your pizza crust at Jewel in Chicago. LOVE it. It also makes a great grilled cheese panini.
Kathy R
I recently purchased Brooklyn Bred Bistro Buns for the first time. OH MY GOD, Heavenly! And at 100 calories, I can make them part of my healthy diet. They are a guilt-free indulgence for me.
Yanet
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