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Pizza

History of pizza
Pizza delivery For other uses, see Pizza (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 463 pixelsFull resolution (914 × 529 pixel, file size: 954 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Pizza has a long, complex and uncertain history that often inspires heated debate. ... For the SpongeBob SquarePants episode, see Pizza Delivery (SpongeBob SquarePants). ...


Structural Variations
Pizza · Calzone
Stromboli
Focaccia
For other uses, see Pizza (disambiguation). ... A calzone (Italian stocking or pants (not used frequently for pants: pantaloni is the modern usage for the word pants, plural calzoni), sometimes referred to as a stuffed or folded pizza, is an Italian turnover made from pizza dough and stuffed with cheese and marinara sauce (usually mozzarella cheese and... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Calzone. ... Focaccia bread with rosemary garnish. ...


Ethnic Variations
Greek pizza · Lahmacun
Manakish · Mexican pizza
Pissaladière · Sardenara
Sicilian pizza Greek pizza can refer to either of two styles of pizza. ... Lahmacun Lahmajun (IPA: ), sometimes called Turkish pizza or Armenian pizza, is an Anatolian dish usually made up of a round and thin piece of dough topped with various meats (most commonly beef and lamb) and vegetables. ... Thyme manakish Manakish[1] (Arabic: مناقيش; sometimes called معجنات, ma-ujnaat, pastry) is a baked Middle Eastern dough topped with cheese or thyme or ground meat. ... Mexican pizza is a pizza-like dish with toppings typical of Mexican cuisine such as beans and jalapeños. ... Pissaladiere (pissaladiera in Provencal) is a type of pizza made in and around the city of Nice, France. ... Sardenara or Sardenaira is a classic snack from West Liguria similar to a pizza, baked in very large rectangular baking trays and generally bought from a bakery in small rectangular cut pieces. ... Sicilian pizza (also known as Sfincione) is a variety of pizza with ingredients incorporated into the dough, instead of just placed on top. ...


Regional Variations
New York-style pizza · Chicago-style pizza
New Haven-style pizza California-style pizza
St. Louis-style pizza Detroit-style pizza
Hawaiian pizza Lombardis Pizza at 32 Spring Street in Little Italy, Manhattan A slice of New York-style plain pizza New York-style pizza is a common style of pizza, originating from New York City. ... Deep dish from Ginos East of Chicago Chicago-style pizza is a deep-dish pizza style developed in Chicago. ... Apizza (pronounced ah-BEETS) is a style of Neapolitan pizza common in and around New Haven, Connecticut. ... California-style pizza is a style of pizza arising from the California Cuisine cooking style. ... A typical St. ... Detroit-style pizza is a style of pizza, developed in Detroit, Michigan, that is very close to the Sicilian style pizzas, or is also know in other places as Italian bakery style pizza. It is a square pizza, with a thick deep-dish crust (sometimes twice baked), and with sauce... Hawaiian pizza is a pizza which usually consists of a cheese and tomato base with pieces of ham and pineapple. ...


Events
World Pizza Championship
Long Island Pizza Festival & Bake-Off
The Long Island Pizza Festival & Bake-Off is an annual charity event that takes place on Long Island, New York. ...


Cutlery and Ingredients
Pizza cutter · Mezzaluna
Pizza cheese · Mozzarella
A wheel-type cutter. ... A Mezzaluna is a chopping instrument consisting of a single or double curved blade with a handle on each end. ... Country of origin United States of America Region, town Varies Source of milk Cows Pasteurised Frequently Texture soft/melted Aging time Varies Certification No Pizza cheese is a specific cheese designed to melt well on pizza while remaining chewy. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...


Miscellaneous Variations
Tomato pie · Pizza bagel
Grilled pizza · Deep-fried pizza
Garlic fingers · Garlic knots
Sausage bread
Pizza Tomato pie is a pizza-like food that is common in Italian-American populations, usually served at room temperature instead of hot. ... Pizza bagel A pizza bagel, more commonly known as a bagel pizza, is a bread product traditionally topped with cheese and tomato sauce. ... Grilled pizza was invented at the Al Forno restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island by owners Johanne Killeen and George Germon. ... Deep fried Pizza is a delicacy available in Chip Shops in Glasgow and surrounding areas in Scotland. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Garlic knots are an appetizer found in many pizzerias around the world. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 523 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (530 × 607 pixel, file size: 551 KB, MIME type: image/png) A digitally rendered pizza -American style, made by me, AtmanDave on Photoshop. ...

The World Pizza Championship is an event held every year to determine the world's best pizza makers. It is organized by the magazine Pizza e Pasta Italiana. Pizzas are judged by preparation, taste, and proper cooking. Pizza competitions include: acrobatics, fastest, freestyle, and largest. Salsomaggiore Terme (Parma), Italy, is the site of the championships. For other uses, see Pizza (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Italian city. ...


In 2006 the American Pizza Team - "The World Pizza Champions" won 6 medals at the World Pizza Championship. The team won the Gold Medal in the Team Acrobatic competition, while individual members (Siler Chapman, Giorgio Giove, Michael Shepherd, Bruno DiFabio) captured silver and bronze awards in Individual Acrobatic, Largest, Fastest, and also the Best Pizza of North America.


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Gorgonzola cheese, or any blue cheese to my mind, is a winner on a pizza and the Pomodoro slaps a healthy splodge of Milan's finest in the middle and lets the goodness spread over the mozzarella and crispy dough.
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