Wednesday, January 15, 2014

What To Know About The Pizza

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By Amanda Bean


Pizza is the name for the flat, round, oven-based bread that is usually topped with tomato sauce, cheese and other ingredients. The modern version originated in an area of Italy and has become extremely popular in other regions. Pizzeria refers to places that make and sell pizzas. There are so many cooking and recipe options with this dish.

This dish can be cooked in many different kinds of ovens and there are numerous ingredients that may be included as topping. This can be served hot or warm. Variations of the dish include stromboli and calzone.

The word pizza comes from the Greek and Latin languages. The dish that we people know and love today originated in Naples, Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread. However, urban legends suggest the Pizza Margherita was first created in 1889.

In restaurant settings, the dish can be baked in ovens with stone bricks over the heat source, a conveyor belt oven, an electric deck oven or in high-class restaurants, a coal- or wood-fired brick oven. At home, it is usually baked on a pizza stone in a traditional oven. Another option is grilled, which is when the crust is directly baked on a barbecue grill. Like Chicago-style pizza, Greek is based inside of a pan rather than on the bricks of the oven.

The bottom half of this dish is the crust. This can vary in its overall style and thickness. Thin types are typically the result of hand-tossed dough. Thicker versions, also known as Roman style, are standard for pan- or Chicago-style versions. Typically the crust is plain. However, sometimes it is seasoned with various herbs and garlic, or filled with cheese.

In the past, these only featured mozzarella for cheese. In fact, this was the highest quality cheese an it was produced in surrounding areas. Other types of cheese are used today. Processed kinds are common when it comes to mass production of this dish, as it provides preferable characteristics in terms of moisture content, stretchiness and fat, melting and browning. Ricotta, provolone, pecorino romano, and scamorza are examples of cheeses that may be used.

In terms of toppings, the options are plenty. Some people prefer to have theirs with only sauce and cheese, believing the best recipes do not need all the added ingredients. Others prefer to include toppings, such as meats, fruit and vegetables. Some of the toppings that are commonly included: pineapple, seafood, spinach, mushrooms, bacon, olives, onions, anchovies, peppers, ham, ground beef, tomatoes, pepperoni and artichoke.

There are so many options when it comes to the popular dish pizza. This food item is believed to have originated in Italy but has become a beloved recipe in many parts of the world. There are numerous toppings, cheeses, sauces and crusts available. Furthermore, there are different styles and variations available from place to place. The main components of this recipe include dough, some form of tomato sauce and cheese.




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