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Papa John's Guides
2 insider guides from real Papa John's workers.
Papa John's is an American pizza restaurant franchise known for its 'Better Ingredients' marketing. Their crust requires specific stretching techniques. Learn the mechanics of their dough slapping process, the dough spinner tool, and how their make-line is structured for speed.
What is the Papa John's "Dough Spinner" (And Is It Cheating?)
An insider look at the Papa John's Dough Spinner machine — how it works, why veterans hate it, and what it means for your pizza crust quality.
What is the Papa John's "Dough Slapping" Technique?
Learn the secrets of the Papa John's Dough Slap technique. How pizza makers hand-stretch fresh dough in under 30 seconds and the mistakes every new hire makes.