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    Discover the fascinating world of pizza varieties from around the globe, each with its own unique history, preparation methods, and flavor profiles.

    Neapolitan Pizza
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    Neapolitan Pizza

    The original pizza, featuring a thin crust with a puffy, charred cornicione (edge). Traditionally topped with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

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    Neapolitan Pizza

    The original pizza, featuring a thin crust with a puffy, charred cornicione (edge). Traditionally topped with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

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    New York-Style Pizza
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    New York-Style Pizza

    Characterized by its large, foldable slices and crispy outer crust. The pizza is topped with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, with various toppings available.

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    New York-Style Pizza

    Characterized by its large, foldable slices and crispy outer crust. The pizza is topped with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, with various toppings available.

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    Chicago Deep Dish
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    Chicago Deep Dish

    Features a deep, thick crust with high edges, resembling a pie more than a flatbread. The toppings are layered in reverse, with cheese at the bottom, followed by meat and vegetables, and topped with tomato sauce.

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    Chicago Deep Dish

    Features a deep, thick crust with high edges, resembling a pie more than a flatbread. The toppings are layered in reverse, with cheese at the bottom, followed by meat and vegetables, and topped with tomato sauce.

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    Sicilian Pizza
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    Sicilian Pizza

    Known for its thick, rectangular shape with a fluffy, focaccia-like dough. It's typically topped with tomatoes, strong cheese, anchovies, and herbs.

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    Sicilian Pizza

    Known for its thick, rectangular shape with a fluffy, focaccia-like dough. It's typically topped with tomatoes, strong cheese, anchovies, and herbs.

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    The Rich History of Pizza

    From ancient flatbreads to modern global phenomenon, explore the fascinating evolution of pizza through the centuries.

    997 AD

    First Recorded Mention

    The word "pizza" first appears in a Latin text from the southern Italian town of Gaeta.

    1700s

    Early Pizzerias

    The first dedicated pizzerias begin to appear in Naples, Italy, selling flatbreads with various toppings to working-class Neapolitans.

    1889

    Pizza Margherita

    Pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito creates the "Pizza Margherita" in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy, featuring tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil to represent the colors of the Italian flag.

    Early 1900s

    Pizza in America

    Italian immigrants bring pizza to American cities, particularly New York, where the first licensed pizzeria in the United States, Lombardi's, opens in 1905.

    1943

    Deep Dish Innovation

    Ike Sewell creates Chicago-style deep-dish pizza at his restaurant, Pizzeria Uno, offering a heartier alternative to the thin-crust variety.

    1958

    Pizza Chains Emerge

    The first Pizza Hut opens in Wichita, Kansas, beginning the era of pizza chain restaurants that would help popularize the dish nationwide.

    1980s-Present

    Global Phenomenon

    Pizza becomes a global food, with regional variations developing worldwide while artisanal pizza movements return to traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.

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    Classic Margherita Pizza

    The timeless Neapolitan pizza featuring San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

    Easy
    Prep: 20 min
    Cook: 10 min
    Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • 250g pizza dough
    • 80g San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
    • 125g fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
    • Fresh basil leaves
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. 1Preheat your oven to its highest setting (ideally 500°F/260°C or higher) with a pizza stone or steel if available.
    2. 2Stretch the dough into a 10-12 inch circle on a floured surface.
    3. 3Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
    4. 4Distribute the torn mozzarella pieces evenly over the sauce.
    5. 5Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
    6. 6Remove from the oven, add fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
    7. 7Slice and serve immediately.

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