Pizza!

By KC Kudra

There are so many types of pizza that few people have tried them all. If you are a fan of this delicacy, you might be interested in reading a little about the different types available across the country. The following list is certainly not comprehensive, as there is not enough space to list every variety here, but it does give you a good idea about how diverse these recipes can be.

One of the most popular styles in the world is the Neapolitan. These small treats have thin crusts and they are made in a wood-burning oven. Pizza margarita is topped with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Another popular Neapolitan kind of pizza is the marinara, which is topped with seafood and perhaps some vintage cheese.

A Chicago thin base is popular in Chicago, although the deep-dish pizzas are also popular there. The thin base variation is thinner than a New York style and it is flakier.

The sauce is highly seasoned and this dish is served in squares rather than wedges. St Louis style has an unleavened cracker-type crust and it is topped with white cheddar, Swiss cheese, and provolone whereas a Chicago thin crust would be topped with mozzarella.

California style uses striking ingredients and unique topping combinations. Examples of Californian ingredients would include egg, seafood, avocado and goat cheese. Fresh vegetables are also well loved on these pizzas and, given California’s access to top quality fresh produce, that is hardly surprising.

A New York type entails a round, thin bottom that is chewy and crisp at the same time. New Yorker usually fold these large pizza wedges to make them easier to eat. Toppings vary but limiting it to one or two toppings means, the base stays crisp.

New England Greek style has a thin and oily bottom. It is topped with oregano-infused tomato sauce and a thin layer of cheddar and mozzarella. This dish is cooked long enough for the cheese to become rubbery and oily.

What about a Midwest variety? There are lots of variations but most Midwest styles are round and thin. Toppings and sauces vary from city to city. Sicilian verities have a thick crust and they are rectangular. The cheese might be under the sauce or on top and a lot of garlic is used. Grandma style is a thin crust Sicilian with a lightly seasoned, fresh tasting sauce.

The New Haven version is crispy and cooked in a coal oven. It is thicker than New York and comes in a rectangular shape. A deep-dish variation is cooked in a deep pan and can be compared to a doughy foccacia. The buttery, thick crust is topped with plenty of tomato sauce and cheese, as well as lots of toppings. Detroit pizza is similar to the Sicilian ones. It is deep dish and square and the sauce goes on last.

If you are intrigued by the different types of pizza you might like to make your own. You can make the whole pizza from the pizza dough recipe and sauce up to the delicious toppings. Homemade pizza is a mouthwatering treat for the whole family.

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