The Story: THE JOURNEY
Growing up in Miami, a vibrant melting pot of cultures and cuisines, Chef Aaron Pencar, Co-Founder of Otsego Market, discovered his passion for cooking at an early age. After graduating from Miami Palmetto Senior High School, he followed that passion by earning a degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu.
Over the past 20+ years, Aaron has built a diverse culinary career spanning Miami to Boulder. From fine dining kitchens and handcrafted ice sculptures to artisan baking and everything in between, each experience has shaped his appreciation for exceptional food. Along the way, he developed a particular passion for the unmistakable flavor, texture, and craftsmanship of authentic sourdough pizza.
Driven by years of research, recipe development, and hands-on refinement, Chef Aaron created this Sourdough Pizza Dough to bring artisan-quality pizza within reach of every home cook. Combining traditional techniques with modern efficiency and food science, the result is a premium dough that's simple to use, consistently delicious, and made to help anyone create incredible pizza at home.
At Otsego Market, we believe everyone deserves access to food that's both Nutritious & Delicious and our Sourdough Pizza Dough is designed to make that possible!
We know that not everyone has the time to maintain a sourdough starter, or wait days for dough to develop its full flavor. That's why we've done the hard work for you! Our sourdough is naturally long cold-fermented to develop the rich flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits that make sourdough so special, while giving you a convenient, ready-to-use option for homemade pizza night.
Our commitment goes beyond great pizza. We're dedicated to clean sourcing and simple, high-quality ingredients, creating a product you can feel good about serving your family!
We believe our Sourdough Pizza Dough is a valuable addition to a healthy lifestyle and a perfect complement to the incredible farm-fresh foods produced throughout Upstate New York.
Whether you're topping your pizza with local vegetables, artisan cheeses, pasture-raised meats, or fresh herbs, our dough provides the foundation for wholesome, delicious meals made at home.
This commitment is part of our mission to support better food choices, celebrate local agriculture, and make sourdough pizza more accessible for everyone. Whether you're making a classic cheese pizza or your own gourmet creation, our Sourdough Pizza Dough makes it easy to create artisan-quality pizza at home!
We'll make the dough, and you steal the show!
Aaron & Alexis Pencar, the husband-and-wife team behind Otsego Market, are proud to manufacture and distribute their premium Sourdough Pizza Dough Product from their own commercial kitchen in Sharon Springs, New York. Their facility is regulated and inspected by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and operates under an Article 20-C Food Processing Establishment License, reflecting their commitment to quality, food safety, and excellence in every batch produced.
As a locally owned business, Otsego Market is honored to contribute to the Upstate New York economy and partner with independent retailers, specialty markets, and community businesses throughout New York State. Every package sold helps support local jobs, strengthen regional food systems, and bring artisan-quality Sourdough Pizza to more home kitchens.
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