#Italian Thin Crust Pizza

[eatallthecalories]

[timmurleyart]

Summer nights of pizza. 🍕🍕🌛(mixed media on paper)🧀🍅

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[buffetlicious]

This is the very first time I brought mum to Saizeriya (サイゼリヤ), a Japanese chain of family-style Italian yōshoku restaurants. The menu is very reasonably priced and comes with a free flow drink bar for just S$2.90 nett. Started off with the Grilled Chicken Wings (S$4.90) from the appetizer section.

For mum, she went for the Pineapple & Bacon Pizza (S$6.90) with a thin crispy crust while I opted for Laksa Seafood Spaghetti (S$7.90). Thoroughly enjoyed the lightly spicy pasta with an Asian twist plus the succulent prawns and mussels.

[thegourmetpalette]

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe | Step by step guide

[teenagefeeling]

on vacation with my mom and we decided to get some new york style pizza last night since we p much never have it at home (idk where i would even go to get it tbh) and honestly? i know im biased but chicago pizza is better

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Reference: Pizza

Cornicione

Italian for the cornice, or ornamental molding on the edge of a building. When it comes to pizza, it refers to the outer edge.

Cornicione is a great word for English speakers who are looking to talk about the crust in a fancier way.

The True Neapolitan Pizza Association (Associazione Verace Pizza napoletana, or AVPN) has just as strict rules about the cornicione as it does about every other part of a Neapolitan pizza: it must be about half an inch to an inch tall. Bonus points if the cornicione has small air pockets.

Margherita

A thin dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

The story goes that it was invented in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito at Pizzeria Brandi for the visiting queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy.

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil were chosen to represent the colors—red, white, and green—of the newly united Italy.

Whether or not the story is true is up for debate.

Neapolitan

Started in Naples, is the most clearly defined pizza thanks to the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.

The dough has to be made with solely 0 or 00 Tipo flour (a type of finely milled flour considered ideal for pizza dough), water, yeast, and salt.

The Neapolitan pizza is a type of margherita, though topped with very specific ingredients: buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, and basil.

Finally, it can only be cooked in a wood-burning oven for 90 seconds max.

Mozzarella

Fresh, unaged Italian cheese traditionally made with milk from water buffalos in Italy and Bulgaria. The taste is mild and the texture semisoft.

Strictly water buffalo mozzarella is what true Neapolitan pizzas use—that’s mozzarella made from the milk of a breed of Italian water buffalo.

However, the mozzarella you find in the grocery store is most likely (unless labeled otherwise) a fresh and unaged cow’s milk cheese.

Pizza al taglio

One of the common slices that you’ll find in pizza shops in Rome, the name for pizza al taglio comes from how it’s served: al taglio means "by the cut."

The pizza has a thicker crust and bottom than what you’ll find in a Neapolitan pizza, and it’s rectangular instead of ovular.

The toppings are wide ranging, and there’s a good chance that there’s a set of toppings that fits your liking if you find yourself in a well-stocked shop. When you find that perfect pie, you order by the square slice, similar to New York-style pizza.

Pizza alla pala

This is another style of Italian pizza with a straightforward name.

Alla pala is Italian for “on the paddle,” and sure enough this ovular pizza is served on a paddle.

It requires an electric oven that gets to just under 600 degrees Fahrenheit versus a scorching hot wood-fire oven.

The thick crust is topped with ingredients after it spends time in the oven as opposed to the crispy cooked toppings you’re likely to find with pizza al taglio.

The most surefire way to know it’s alla pala, however, is to look for the paddle.

Pizza al padellino

What’s known as pizza al padellino in Italy is what people in the US know as pan pizza (padellino translates to "pan").

The style is typical to Torino, Italy, where it’s made in a round pan that allows for a thick crust that can be loaded with any variety of toppings.

Grandma pie

Grandma pie is sort of like a twist on a Sicilian pizza with a homey, nostalgia-inducing name.

The rectangular, pan-baked pizza’s main difference is a thinner crust that doesn’t have as much time to rise.

It’s also typically made without a dedicated pizza oven (neither wood-fired nor a specialty electric oven), and the sauce often goes over the cheese instead of having the cheese on top.

New York

The thin-crust pieces are routinely served by the slice (never by the “piece”), which is kept behind a glass deli-style counter and is reheated in a brick oven when pointed at by the next customer in line.

The toppings can be simple or complex, and the slice is always pliable enough to be foldable yet strong enough to hold its own until you have time to finish it.

Detroit

Similar to Sicilian and grandma style.

It’s rectangular and cooked in a pan, and the pieces are square.

The dough is fluffy like a Sicilian sfincione, and the sauce goes on top of the toppings and cheese like some grandma pies.

St. Louis

If the thick Detroit and Sicilian style pizzas had an opposite, it would be St. Louis-style pizza.

The most defining pizza style from Missouri: unleavened crust that has toppings so evenly distributed there’s no crust to hold onto.

It also has what’s deemed Provel cheese, which is a stringy blend of cheddar, provolone, and Swiss cheeses.

Sicilian

Describes the style from Sicily.

Only there, it’s called sfincione, which means “thick sponge.”

The focaccia-like base is topped with tomato sauce, veggies, anchovies, or whatever else you prefer. Instead of mozzarella or another soft or melty cheese, sfincione gets a hard cheese.

Apizza

Apizza (pronounced "abeets”) hails from New Haven, Connecticut, and is a thin-crust pizza that’s made similarly to Neapolitan-style pizza.

The dough, however, is a high-gluten and high-water dough.

To work it into shape, pizza makers use potassium bromate flour and let the dough go through a long and slow rise time.

The resulting pizza is hand shaped, given a few toppings, and then thrown in a hot coal-fired brick oven.

The name apizza is based on the Italian a pizza, meaning “the pizza.”

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[najia-cooks]

[ID: First image is a close-up on a plate of small flatbreads topped with ground ‘meat’; second is a cross-section of one of the breads. End ID]

صفيحة فلسطينية / Safiha falastinia (Palestinian topped flatbread)

Etymology and origins

صَفِيحَة (“ṣafīḥa”), also transliterated “sfiha” and “sfeeha,” is a flatbread eaten in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, comprising a yeasted dough topped with a filling made from ground lamb or beef, spices, and chopped aromatics and vegetables. It may also be called “اللَحْم بالعَجِين” (“al-laḥm b al-‘ajīn,” “meat with dough”)—this phrase is the source of the Turkish “lahmacun” and the Armenian “Լահմաջո” (“lahmadjo”), which describe a closely related dish.

The word “صَفِيحَة” literally means “thin plate” or “sheet”; it comes from the root ص ف ح‎ (ṣ f ḥ), which produces words related to flatness. Compare for example “صَفَّحَ” (“ṣaffaḥa”) “to flatten,” “صَفْحَة” (“ṣafḥa”) “page,” and “صَافَحَ” (“ṣāfaḥa”) “to shake hands.” This term has been borrowed into Brazilian Portuguese as "esfirra" or "esfiha," when the flatbread was brought to Brazil by Levantine immigrants—mostly Christians—beginning in the 1890s. Today, esfiha has been naturalized as a "'typical' Brazilian bar food"; it is said that the typical resident of São Paulo is a "Japanese who speaks Portuguese with an Italian accent while eating an esfiha."

In English, lahmacun (also transliterated "lahmajoun") is sometimes called "Armenian pizza." Similarly, it may be called "صفيحة الأرمنية" ("safiha al-'armaniyya"), "Armenian safiha," in Palestine, indicating that it is regarded as a borrowing from the local Armenian immigrant community. In Armenia, lahmadjo is a very thin, soft flatbread typically topped with beef or lamb, tomatoes, tomato paste, bell peppers, onion, garlic, parsley, red chili paste, and black pepper. With Palestinian safiha, lamb is the typical choice of meat; the dough may be thicker, and enriched with the addition of milk, milk powder, or yoghurt; bell peppers are ommitted; and fried pine nuts may be added. Palestinian restaurateur Nassar Odeh remembers lahmadjo being served in Jerusalem's Old City decades ago; he says that "Armenian dishes" such as this have become "part of the Palestinian culture."

Though the Arabic-derived "lahmadjo" and related terms may be heard, [1] the most common Armenian-language name for this dish is "լոշմիս" ("loshmis")—presumably from "լոշ" "losh" "lavash, thin bread" + "միս" "mis" "meat." Some Western Armenian variations on the name reverse this order (meat-dough, rather than dough-meat): "մսաշոթ" ("msashot"), from "մսա" "msa" "meat" + "շոթ" "shot" "thin bread"; and "մսալոշ" ("msalosh"), from "մսա" "msa" "meat" + "լոշ" "losh" "thin bread."

The dish

A common part of everyday Palestinian cooking, صَفَائِح‎ ("ṣafā'iḥ"; plural of "ṣafīḥa") are often eaten as a snack or a portable lunch. They may also be served as a مَزَّة ("mazza"; "appetizer") for عِيد ("'īd"; "feast," "holiday"; often transliterated "Eid") or Christmas.

Safa'ih are shaped into pinwheels in the port city of يَافَا ("Yāfā"; often transliterated "Yaffa" or "Jaffa"), stuffed with ground meat or spinach. In the Bethlehem region the topping is often mixed with tahina, as well as vinegar or lemon juice, and perhaps pomegranate molasses. Other versions of the meat topping omit tahina and vinegar, and are more tomato-heavy instead.

This recipe is for Bethlehem mazza-style safa'ih, with thick crust that's crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Vinegar and pomegranate molasses provide a bright, slightly fruity lift to the topping, while tahina grounds it with a toasty, nutty aroma. Black pepper, allspice, and a green chili pepper add complexity and heat.

[1] There is a proliferation of possible spellings for "lahmadjo" in Armenian, which would indicate that it is a loanword (probably via Turkish, ultimately from Arabic). These spellings include "լամաջո" ("lamadjo") [common]; "լահմաջո" ("lahmadjo"); "լահմաջու" ("lahmadjou"); "լահմաջոն" ("lahmadjon"); "լահմաջուն" ("lahmadjoun") [literary; uncommon]; "լահմաջին" ("lahmadjīn"); and "լահմաջի" ("lahmadjī") [rare]. The letter "ջ" is pronounced as "dj" (IPA: [d͡ʒ]) in Eastern Armenian and a "tch" (IPA: [t͡ʃʰ]) in Western Armenian (timestamp: 40:33).

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Ingredients:

Makes 24 small safa'ih. Serves 24 as an appetizer, or 6-7 as a main dish.

For the dough:

5 cups (600g) white flour

1 cup (230g) non-dairy yoghurt (لبن رائب) (I used soy)

1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil

1 1/2 Tbsp (15g) dry yeast

1/2 Tbsp (4g) kosher salt

1 tsp (5g) sugar

A scant cup (220g) of water

A more "everyday" preparation of this dish might make larger, flatter safa'ih out of a dough without dairy. This holiday variant includes yoghurt and makes smaller, fluffier safa'ih; but the yoghurt may be omitted (or milk or milk powder may be added) without injury, and the flatbreads can be made any shape you like.

Leila al-Haddad writes that, in Gaza, white flour used to be eaten as a treat and for special occasions before it later came to replace whole wheat white flour in many kitchens.

For the topping:

500g ground beef substitute (as a replacement for minced lamb)

1 medium tomato, minced

1 medium onion, minced

1-2 green chili peppers, minced

2 tsp kosher salt (1 tsp table salt)

3/4 tsp black pepper

3/4 tsp allspice; or Palestinian 7-spice / mixed spices (بهار مشكل)

1/4 cup white tahina

2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses

2 Tbsp white vinegar, or lemon juice

For a tomato filling, omit the tahina and vinegar, and instead use 2 Tbsp tomato paste; or 8 diced or puréed tomatoes, cooked down.

Instructions:

For the dough:

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. Make a well in the center and add in the yoghurt, olive oil, and water. Mix them together and then combine them with the rest of the dough. Add water or flour as needed to obtain a soft, slightly tacky dough.

3. Knead the dough on a clean surface for 5-10 minutes, until it bounces back when pressed. Allow to rise, covered, in an oiled bowl for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.

For the filling:

1. Mince vegetables, or run them through a food processor. Mix all filling ingredients together.

To assemble:

1. Divide dough in half, and then half again; roll out each quarter of the dough into a cylinder and cut it into six equal pieces.

2. Roll each piece of dough into a ball between your hands, and then flatten it into a disc about 1” (2 1/2 cm) high and 3” (8cm) wide. Place on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper, leaving an inch of space between each circle.

3. Press the center of each dough circle down to create a crust around the edge. Add a few spoonfuls of filling to the center of each safiha and press flat.

4. Bake safa'ih in the middle of an oven at 450 °F (230 °F) for 25-30 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

Serve as an appetizer alongside vegetable salads, pickles, olives, &c.

[booksbaby]

hi hello it's always a challenge to step out and introduce myself to such beautiful people but my name is kaia, kai, gerb - whatever you want to call me. i'm a bit (read: a lot) of a book worm, always trying to find the best pieces of literature for my little book club. love to write, love to create, go vintage shopping, drink a glass of limoncello spritz with friends, obsessed with my dog milo. also seriously love the crunch of a good italian pizza (thin crust, extra cheesy) - that's about it. @gerbabey

[thelcsdaily]

Chicago's Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria 

Deep Dish Pizza Time!

The deep dish butter crust pizza served at Lou Malnati's, a classic Chicago-style pizzeria, is typically referred to as a "pie". A deep-dish pizza pan is seasoned, and a thin crust of pizza dough is placed inside and raised up on the sides. On a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, the toppings are added in the reverse order of how they are on thin-crust pizzas, with sausage lining the bottom layer rather than pizza sauce. The dough is topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese as the initial component. Then the cheese is covered with other items like mushrooms, pepperoni, and onions. A tomato sauce made with whole tomato chunks is spread on top of the pizza. A single Italian sausage patty called a "sausage patty" is used in "Lou-Mal" pies.

“Food is your body’s fuel. Without fuel, your body wants to shut down.” – Ken Hill

[angelsdean]

get those men some pasta. bread. meatballs. chicken parm. and allll the thin crust new york style pizza you can get. need to lock dean in an italian restaurant actually. that one in lebanon. what do u mean they only eat pasta ONCE in the entire show. chuck hates them fr

[lemonylepid]

Coming up with yummy pizzas I want to eat: A list

Warning: This aint no fancy shmancy italiano list, this is american fusion. Anything goes.

#1

Shaved steak, red onion and roasted bell pepper pizza with melted provalone bechamel sauce and cheddar cheese. On a strong thin crust.

#2

A breakfast style pizza with a biscuit crust, white pepper gravy sauce, cheddar and pepperjeck, with chorizo and french fries on top. Pan fried, babyyy.

#3

Buffalo coated chicken (thighs ONLY) and shaved red onions on top of a mix of gouda and provalone, over a creamy ranch. This one requires stuffed crust.

#4

Cheddar bechamel. Cavatappi boiled just aldente. Shredded american over top with extra cheddar bechamel. Little smokies. Garlic oil drizzle. A little chopped basil. Deep dish this.

#5

Crispy bacon quarter strips, cheddar, cream cheese, chopped jalapeno, french fries, mozzarella, and then some italian breadcrumbs because fuck you this is a bar style pizza.

#6

Indian curry, spicy with chopped braised chicken thighs and cauliflower, cubed paneer, a little bit of mozzerella to take over the melt factor, and sliced seared lamb on top. Raita on the side to dip. Oven bake this one.

[lowcarbloves]

Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Low Carb Keto Pizza)

Prep:

15minutes mins

Cook:

25minutes mins

Total:

40minutes mins

Servings: 4 serving

Ingredients

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

▢1.5 pounds cauliflower, florets

▢1/2 cup shredded cheese, or 1/3 cup soft cheese

▢1 egg, beaten

▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

▢salt and pepper, to taste

Pesto Chicken Pizza

▢1/3 cup pesto sauce

▢1/2 cup shredded chicken

▢3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

▢2 cups (packed) baby spinach

▢2 garlic cloves, minced

Margherita Pizza

▢1/3 cup marinara sauce

▢4 oz mozzarella ball, sliced

▢fresh basil leaves

▢red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the cauliflower florets from the stem or use frozen and thawed cauliflower florets. Grate them using a food processor or box grater.

Add the cauliflower rice to a microwave safe bowl, cover, and microwave for 4-5 minutes to soften. Alternatively, you could saute the cauliflower rice in a pan on medium heat on the stove for 8-10 minutes. Then let it cool to the touch.

Transfer the cauliflower rice into a nut milk bag or thin kitchen towel. Drain the cauliflower by squeezing it until all the excess moisture is out. Squeeze as hard as you can!

Place the drained cauliflower rice in a large mixing bowl. Add the cheese, egg and seasonings. Use your hands to mix everything together to form the pizza dough.

On a parchment lined baking sheet, press the dough dough down into an even circle. The diameter should be around 9 inches. If you have a pizza stone, that's even better and will produce a crispier crust.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until slightly golden, then remove from oven. You could also bake for 20 minutes and flip the crust over, then bake an additional 5-10 minutes for an even crispier crust.

Add the toppings and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg

[autisticempathydaemon]

Busybee Ships #1

Rarepairs are fun, I’m bored and/or procrastinating other projects, and the world could always use a little more chaos let’s gooo

Pairings: Pre!Guy/Honey, Friendly Exes!Doc/Honey

Until we get to know them better, I’m giving Doc a sort of straightforward, deadpan demeanor. Also, the implication here is that Doc and Honey dated back when they were students at DAMN and broke up amicably.

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“Do you wanna get pizza?” The only answer Doc gets is a drawn out, exasperated groan from their friend’s direction, Honey burying their face in their pillow at the suggestion. “What crawled up your ass with the usual shit? Use your words.” Honey huffs, turning their head and looking up from where they’re laying on the ground.

“Guy comes home every single day reeking of pizza and cheese and oregano. I’m pretty sure he’d somehow be the one delivering it too, even if we don’t get Max’s. That’d be just like him.”

“Is this the roommate you like or the one you hate? It’s impossible to tell with you.” A pillow is hurled in their direction, and Doc kicks it back at them with an unimpressed blink and raised brow. “What?”

“I don’t like Guy. He’s childish and obnoxious and leaves his smelly shoes in the middle of the walkway.” Doc’s mouth twitches at the corner, their eyes threatening to lift at the ends before schooled into impartial coolness, and Honey’s expression darkens in response.

“Is this the same Guy who constantly brings home those Italian ice cups you like? The one who makes a point to do your dishes with his when you’re too tired from work?” Honey begins to open their mouth to retort, but Doc doesn’t let them get a word in, too amused and fond of their friend’s familiar, grumpy attitude. “The one who you listen to sing in the shower.”

“He’s really loud!” they object, bristling in indignant embarrassment.

“And you’re a mess. Ask him if he wants to make out already so I can order delivery in peace,” Doc snarks affectionately, a half-grin on their face as they tap away at their phone and look up Max’s number.

“Fuck you,” Honey mumbles obstinately, without venom.

“Been there, done that, Hon- move on. Can we get thin crust pizza?”

“Fuck no.”

much thanks to @replaycamera2 who put together a comprehensive list of Redacted characters and made this possible 💕

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

午後我去皮革工廠選擇和購進客戶要的側背包的備材-內層式樣半成品，途經北高雄自由三路上著名的黃昏市場買了水果，突然好想吃披薩，於是晚餐去漢神餐廳吃了據說很好吃的"薄餅義大利海鮮披薩"~真的很好吃! 但我希望不是因為我餓了。lol (我喜���餅皮薄、酥脆和厚起司的披薩。)

In the afternoon, I went to the leather factory to select and purchase the spare materials for the side backpack that the customer wanted - the semi-finished inner layer style. I passed by the dusk market on North-Kaohsiung Ziyou 3nd Rd and bought some fruit (This traditional market is popular specialized in food). I suddenly felt like eating pizza, so I went to Hanshen Restaurant for dinner. then It is said there's a very delicious Italian Pizza store, I picked seafood pizza, umm… simply delicious! but I hope not because I was hungry lol. (I love pizza with thin, crispy crust and thick cheese.) Lan~*

👆 I met a tired bird and gave a little water to it. 🙂 ... later it's flying on the tree. 🐦

👇 I passed by the dusk market on North-Kaohsiung Ziyou 3nd Rd.

👇 A very delicious Italian Pizza restaurant in the Hanshen shopping mall. 😋

👆 這一對夫妻坐在那全程共45分鐘又18秒除了吃和喝，完全沒有任何交談，倆人都一直沉迷在手機裡。 😆😏 我真的很好奇，夫妻生活中的其他的無數個45分鐘，他們是否會珍視和在乎彼此的交談片刻? 還是他們根本就是與手機和網路結婚了。(The couple sat there for a total of 45 minutes and 18 seconds without any conversation except eating and drinking. Both of them were addicted to their smart-phones. 😆😏 I was really curious, among the countless other 45 minutes in that couple's life, will they cherish and care about the moments of conversation with each other? Or are they simply married to smart-phones with the Internet.)

[rabbitcruiser]

National Pizza Day

Imagine sinking your teeth into a hot, crispy, cheesy slice of heaven. Each bite is a flavor explosion, transporting you to pizza paradise.

National Pizza Day is the perfect time to get that pizza eating game on!

Yes, it’s absolutely true! A whole day – 24 happy and delicious hours – devoted especially to celebrating that yummy carb that almost no one can do without. From the humble beginning of sauce on flatbread to today’s gourmet offerings, pizza has captured the hearts and stomachs of people from all around the globe.

Enjoying the basic Italian Margherita pizza? Love the traditional American cheese and pepperoni? Feeling more adventurous and need to show that in a unique selection of pizza toppings? Now is the time to show the world what pizza eating really is!

Who is a pepperoni type of person? Or, who prefers their pizza plain – with just cheese and tomato only? Perhaps there is someone who likes to experiment with different, more unique toppings?

There are many disputes about the best pizza, with the main argument being whether pineapple belongs on a pizza or not. No matter each person’s preference, though, there’s one thing pretty much everyone can agree on: pizza is one of the best culinary inventions around.

Aside from figuring out what toppings to have on pizza, it is also necessary to make the decision about what type of crust to go for. There are also thick and thin crusts, as well as pizzas with stuffed crusts. The options are practically endless!

Now is the time to learn a little bit more about National Pizza Day.

History of National Pizza Day

While it’s impossible to know for sure, some people might say that National Pizza Day got its beginning in the 10th century in Naples, Italy. This is when records first show the presence of what has now become modern-day pizza. It started out as a simple flatbread spread with sauce and sprinkled with cheese. It is likely that the first people who made this as a creative snack for their families had no idea the sensation that they had whipped up and what it would become.

Pizza eventually made its mark on America in 1905. In New York City, a pizzeria called Lombardi’s created the spark that would light hearts across the country from then until now – and with no conceivable end in sight. And 1905 was the year that Lombardi’s was granted the first mercantile license to make pizza issued in the United States. Amazingly, Lombardi’s is still in business! For those who want to taste that first real pizza to hit American shores, head over to Little Italy in Manhattan and check them out.

It is estimated that the first National Pizza Day probably began some time in the early 2000s, but whenever it started, it now deserves to be celebrated each and every year!

National Pizza Day Timeline

6th Century BC

Writings from Darius the Great record findings of flatbreads that are topped with dates and cheese, which is possibly the earliest mention of something like pizza.

1522 AD

Naples creates modern pizza

Following the import of tomatoes to Europe, the people of Naples begin combining them with flatbreads. Naples’ status as a port city means sailors and travelers spread the word throughout Europe.

18th Century

Royal pizza oven in Naples

Queen Maria Carolina d’Asburgo Lorena, wife of the King of Naples, has a special oven installed in her palace that is specifically for making pizzas.

1830 AD

Earliest-known pizzeria begins

In Naples, Italy, the world’s first pizza restaurant opens and begins to replace the street vendors who sold slices to local artists, students and others with low incomes.

1905

First American merchant license for pizza

Lombardi’s on Spring Street in New York City is issued a mercantile license for baking pizza. This is the first official pizzeria license in the United States.

How to Celebrate National Pizza Day

Is it really necessary to give instructions on how to celebrate this awesome day? Even so, for those who are looking for suggestions, here are just a few ideas to get those creative juices started. This is a great way to be creative with the following ideas to try out on your own or with family and friends:

Enjoy a Slice (or Several Slices!) of Pizza

What could be better than enjoying a simple but delicious slice of pizza? This cheesy round disc has become a meal that is adored all over the world, from its founding in Italy to the war between New York and Chicago style pizzas, and everywhere in between. There’s Detroit style pizza, Neapolitan pizza, Greek pizza, Sicilian pizza, California pizza and many more.

The only difficulty on a day like today is deciding what sort of toppings to put on top.

Join in on National Pizza Day Celebrations

All throughout the USA and other places in the world, pizza places will host various events and activities in honor of National Pizza Day. Check out what’s happening in a local pizza place, or make a day (or weekend!) of it and take a road trip to a new city.

Types of events put on by pizza places in observance of National Pizza Day may include debuting special gourmet pizzas or limited-time-only toppings options. Look for restaurants that offer special deals, discounts, BOGOs (Buy One Get One), promo codes, and meal packages.

Local news programs often pay homage to National Pizza Day by including media spots where pizzas are made or featured. Look for pizza and beer craft pairing events at pubs and restaurants.

Host a Pizza Party

Another fun way to dive into celebrating National Pizza Day is by having a pizza party for friends and neighbors. Why not get a few loved ones together and order some of those favorite pizzas? After all, what could be better than some good food and good company? Keep things low-key and watch some movies together or choose to get the tunes on and dance the night away.

Or, if pizza day falls on a work day, celebrate by ordering pizza into the office and sharing a few pies with coworkers. Better yet, order from several different pizza places and have a taste test to see which is the best.

No matter what is decided, just make sure that there is plenty of pizza on hand for people to enjoy.

Try Making Pizza at Home

Feeling up to making pizza from scratch at home? It’s probably easier than it seems! Come on, it’s time to head into the kitchen and take a look around.

Pull out a favorite cookbook or hit up a search engine and search for pizza recipes. Wow! Look at all those options. Pick one that sounds delicious and then get going. Make trying a new from-scratch pizza a tradition for National Pizza Day!

Visit a Pizza Parlor or Pizzeria

Not a fan of the kitchen? That’s okay! Every city and town has many choices as well when it comes to this fabulous dish.

Head out and try a new pizzeria – or two! Make it a great family adventure. Let the kids help map out where to go. Maybe pick toppings out at random and try something you’ve never had before. Who knows? It may become a new family favorite.

Drive around any American city and it will not be difficult to find a pizza place on almost every corner. From the chains that boast a perfect pizza (exactly like every other one made from any of their stores), to the quaint mom and pop restaurants that share their family traditions with their customers year after year. There are lots of famous and popular pizza brands, with the three main ones being Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, and Domino’s.

The great news is that it isn’t necessary to choose between these types of pizzerias because they are all fabulous! Sometimes those commercials and funny jingles just get into my mind and make me drive over for a slice!

Learn Fun Facts About Pizza

There are lots of pretty interesting facts about pizzas that can be found and shared in honor of National Pizza Day.

Impress friends and family with fun facts like these:

350 slices of pizza are eaten every second in the United States. However, surprisingly, the country with the highest consumption of pizza in the world per capita is Norway.

The most expensive pizza in the world will cost a massive $12,000 to order. This is a pizza that is sold in Italy, made by Renato Viola and just the dough takes 72 hours to make. It features some of the most lavish ingredients (as would be expected for that price tag), such as grains of pink Australian sea-salt from the Murray River, lobster from Norway, and even three different types of caviar.

Pizza is the second most popular fast food in the United States. The only fast food that people love more than pizza is hamburgers! There is no denying that the love of pizza is very real.

Create New Varieties of Pizza

For an even more special National Pizza Day, take some time to come up with a unique pizza invention. There are many weird and wonderful toppings that people have put on pizzas over the years. Why not see what can be discovered or created as the next big thing?

In addition to traditional savory pizzas with cheese and sauce, people have also created dessert pizzas. These might include pizzas covered in Nutella and other chocolate delights, or pizza with cream cheese “sauce” and then covered in slices of fruit. Find recipes like this online, or you can create them. It might even be fun to share a new pizza creation on social media and make everyone drool over those creative pizza skills!Does the family already take part in this day? If not, make sure to start now, and turn it into a community event where everyone can be involved!

National Pizza Day FAQs

Is pizza healthy?

Some versions of pizza, especially frozen and fast-food versions, are often high in sodium, fat, sugar, calories and preservatives. However, homemade pizza that uses simple, fresh ingredients offers nutrients such as protein, calcium, antioxidants, vitamins and fiber.

How is pizza made?

Pizza is actually a fairly easy dish to make. It starts with a flatbread that is then topped with some type of sauce, vegetables, meats, cheese or other toppings. It is then baked in either a regular oven or a traditional wood fired oven.

Is pizza Italian?

Yes! Pizza is a dish that originated in Naples, Italy and is still served there to this day. However, pizza recipes differ based on region and some American pizzas, especially Chicago deep dish, barely resembles the original Italian versions.

What is the most popular pizza topping?

Certainly every individual has their favorites and preferences from Hawaiian to Margherita. But, for Americans, pepperoni tops the list of the best pizza toppings with more than 53% of people saying it is their favorite.

When is National Pizza Day?

Each year, National Pizza Day falls on February 9. But there are also tons of other ways to celebrate pizza throughout the year, including National Pepperoni Pizza Day, National Cheese Pizza Day, National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Pizza Month and several others!

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