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By Alisa Fleming on Discontinued Products, Product Reviews
It was an innovative concept, gluten-free dough for various baking needs. But the demand just wasn’t big enough. Pillsbury Gluten Free Dough was discontinued. For other gluten-free cookie dough options, see our Dairy-Free Cookie Dough Reviews. For pizza and pie crusts, see our Dairy-Free Baking Mix Reviews.
You know a diet has hit the mainstream when big guys like General Mills are jumping into the market. Gluten-free has unofficially become a household term – yes, a lot due to “fad” but it is a mixed blessing for those who have Celiac. Yes, many misunderstandings develop, but the increased demand allows more companies to emerge with suitable products, like the new line of Pillsbury Gluten Free Dough.
Pillsbury Gluten Free Dough Anticipated FAQs
I’m going out on a limb here, but these are some of the questions that I think many of you will have…
Is it certified gluten free? Yes, to the best of my knowledge. The packages that I had did not have the certification label on them, but I confirmed twice with the company that they are certified by the Celiac Disease Foundation.
Are they dairy free? Definitely! Otherwise they wouldn’t be on this website! All three varieties are sans dairy ingredients. That said, they do not appear to be safe for severe milk allergies. They are kosher OU-D, not because they have dairy ingredients, but because dairy is present in the facility or on the lines. Contact the company about the processes where severe milk allergies are a concern. Equipment is typically washed thorough between food production batches, but you just never know!
What about other allergies and special diets? They all contain soy (soybean oil) and the pizza and cookie dough contain eggs. I would contact the company where nut and other severe allergies are a concern, as I don’t know their policies.
Are they certified organic or non-GMO verified? To be clear, these are not healthy items by any means. The ingredients do not tout any type of virtuous ingredients and beyond kosher and gluten-free, I didn’t see any certifications on these babies. They are simply an indulgence to be enjoyed occasionally, if it suits your diet.
How do they taste and perform? Read on…
Tasting Notes for Pillsbury Gluten Free Dough
Chocolate Chip Cookie Gluten Free Dough
This dough makes amazing cookies. I’ve never been one to buy premade dough, since most contain dairy, but wow, this was almost too easy. Everyone loved them – the gluten-free husband, dairy-free me, and our niece, who can eat both gluten and dairy. In fact, I think she was the biggest fan, asking again and again if she could have just one more of these tender, chewy cookies. Need to prepare for a party in a hurry and have a gluten-free guest coming? Surprise them with these and hope that the rest of your guests don’t devour them first!
Pie and Pastry Gluten Free Dough
I didn’t expect this dough to exceed the cookies, but it did make a happy camper out of my pie-loving, gluten-free husband. When made straight from the refrigerator, it comes out slightly greasy and crumbly, but we froze some mini pies with this crust and they baked up beautifully! My husband’s favorite gluten-free pie crust still lies with another mix (and I prefer the other one since it doesn’t contain hydrogenated oil), but for ease, this one wins hands down.
Thin Crust Pizza Dough
We make our own dough at home often, including a gluten-free one that our whole household loves. I liked the idea of a ready made dough that required only rolling (I’m not a fan of the mixes as it only takes a few seconds more to measure the flours out myself!), but alas, this wasn’t the dough for us. It had a very strong, strange smell that was noticeable even after baking. Even when rolled thinner than required, it puffed up a good bit, and the resultant texture wasn’t our favorite.
But hey, two out of three isn’t bad – and I’ve had repeated requests for those chocolate chip cookies.
The Facts on Pillsbury Gluten Free Dough
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Pillsbury Gluten Free Doughvegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, and tree nut-free. Nonetheless, check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.
For More Product Information: Visit the So Delicious website at www.pillsbury.com/products/gluten-free.
