Let’s try something new today!
New to Quest for the Best, but it is highly unlikely that they are new to you.
Today we are trying Pillsbury refrigerated doughs.
Which Pillsbury Doughs are we trying today?
Buttermilk Southern Homestyle Grands
Original Crescents
Honey Butter Flakey Layer Grands
Butter Flake Crescents
Buttermilk Flakey Layer Biscuits
Who is on this crunchy quest?
Hannah, food critic.
Kris, get hip to the lingo.
Matt, aka Poppin’ Fresh.
Amy, find us on all podcast apps!
And of course, our subscribers! Thanks to our small, yet coveted group. We appreciate the support. You too can be a subscribed Quester. Do it!
The History of Pillsbury
Pillsbury was founded in 1872 by Charles Alfred Pillsbury and his uncle, John Sargent Pillsbury, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
So began the Pillsbury Flour Mills Company, with two flour mills. Charles’ was very interested in milling and had an innovative approach, using new techniques to create high-quality flour that would soon be sought out by bakers and consumers. By the 1900s, Pillsbury was beyond flour. They expanded into cake mixes in 1921 and quickly found success, leading to further expansion into biscuit and pie crust mix.
Helping busy moms and homemakers all over the country, in 1965 the refrigerated crescent roll was introduced, and product offerings were expanded yet again with ready-to-bake cookies and brownies.
In 2001, Pillsbury was sold to General Mills and remains with the company to this day.
So what about the creepy little doughboy? How did he come into existence? Well, this seems to be slightly up for debate. An early drawing of this character has been discovered at the Pillsbury Springfield plant, which was built in 1929. There is circumstantial evidence that the mascot was first drawn by a plant manager. It has been said that the employee left sketches around different buildings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Why is this significant? Because according to Pillsbury, a Chicago ad agency created the character in 1965. According to Pillsbury, the character was named Poppin’ Fresh, and Milt Schaffer, who worked for Disney, was the original designer of the Doughboy.
The Results
**SPOILER ALERT!**
Listen to the episode first if you do not want the results revealed to you yet!
5th Place: Buttermilk Flakey Layer Biscuits
Amy: 2
Hannah: 4
Kris: 2
Matt: 5
4th Place: Buttermilk Southern Homestyle Grands
Amy: 3
Hannah: 3
Kris: 5
Matt: 5
3rd Place: Original Crescent
Amy: 4
Hannah: 5
Kris: 5
Matt: 5
2nd Place: Honey Butter Flakey Layer Grands
Amy: 6
Hannah: 5
Kris: 5
Matt: 5
1st Place: Butter Flake Crescent
Amy: 7
Hannah: 6
Kris: 7
Matt: 6
There you have it. Butter Flake Crescent gets the Quest for the Best seal of approval.
Thank you all for joining us on this episode of Quest for the Best. Let us know what you thought. Have you tried all these doughs? Which one was your favorite? We would love to hear your rating as well.
Also, do you have any foods you would love to get the coveted seal of approval? Let us know in the comments what you want to hear next.
Show Notes:
Episode 137: Pillsbury Dough