I had no clue that frozen pizzas were a thing back in I never knew that Pompeii may have had pizzerias! Ever since kindergarten, I have been under the impression that pizza was something created around the time Marco Polo returned from his trip.
I love making all types of pizza. Thank you for writing this article, now I am more informed about its origins. Click here to cancel reply. Pin 1. Share Related Recipes. All the time follow your heart. Alice Jones April 13, Wow! Bethany Birchridge March 12, I never knew that Pompeii may have had pizzerias! Name required. Email will not be published required. This trend was accelerated by war. When Allied soldiers invaded Italy in , they were so taken with the pizza they encountered in Campania that they asked for it wherever else they went.
As tourists became increasingly curious about Italian food, restaurants throughout the peninsula started offering more regional specialities — including pizza.
The quality was, at first, variable — not every restaurant had a pizza oven. Nevertheless, pizza quickly spread throughout Italy. As it did so, new ingredients were introduced in response to local tastes and the higher prices that customers were now willing to pay.
But it was in America that pizza found its second home. Soon, pizza became an American institution. Spreading across the country in step with the growing pace of urbanisation, it was quickly taken up by enterprising restaurateurs who were often not from an Italian background and adapted to reflect local tastes, identities and needs. At about the same time, the Rocky Mountain Pie was developed in Colorado. Although not as deep as its Chicago relative, it had a much wider crust, which was meant to be eaten with honey as a desert.
In time, these were even joined by a Hawaiian version, topped with ham and pineapple — much to the bewilderment of Neapolitans. From the s onwards, the rapid pace of economic and technological change in the US transformed the pizza even more radically.
Two changes are worthy of note. A newer trend that is gaining popularity is the emergence of sweet pizzas and traditional Italian pizzerias are trying to accommodate this trend by using unique ingredients. These dessert pizzas often have flavor combinations such as Nutella, honey, fruit jam, yogurt, even mustard, and liquor.
One thing to keep in mind when ordering pizza in an Italian pizzeria is that the product is personal size. Each person at a table should order their own individual pizza — one bite will explain why. In the end, there is no going back once you try a real Italian pizza, no delivery or frozen product will ever stimulate your taste buds the way a real Italian pizza does! These would be our highlights of the history of pizza, the traditional Italian pizza and the different types of pizza you can find.
Note: since one reader posted that in Napoli pizza Margherita is made with Fior Di Latte Cow Mozzarella and not Buffala mozzarella I did some research and it looks like the reader is wrong. I like pizza thin and white, i.
Was amazed to find them wafer thin in Tuscany, where they appeared on the menu before the primi piatti. Also good ones. Lots of people want to be known pizza connossieurs including the ones here. To me, Neapolitan pizza is it. The rest follow. Just eat your pizza, will you? No pizzeria in Naples puts bufala on margherita by default.
You have to ask for a different pizza. Mozzarella di bufala is not from Naples: try going to Aversa or Paestum and telling the locals they are from Naples. Let us know how it goes. I lived in Naples for three years , and came to love Italian pizza. And, of course, American pizza lacks the olive oil that is crucial to Italian pizza! Vinnie created a unique pizza Napolitano that was much better than the other pizza factories in town. I know, I made at least or so as a kid working there, and have the swollen hands to prove it-took alot of work on the dough, had to be just right.
He absolutely insisted we keep his formula-and it kept the family restaurant open for many years since no-one else knew or bothered to try to make it and we outsold everybody else.. I still use his formula-and it is still the best. Also, bufala comes from the provinces of Caserta and Salerno.
Please go and tell people from those areas that they are from Naples and let me know how it goes. The reader is not wrong. I live in Napoli and Margherita Pizza is served as both and listed on the menu as such. It simply depends on which one you order. Mozzarella di Buffala is a little farmy tasting for some people.
My family and I actually prefer it. Either way, we will never enjoy pizza the same as we have here in Napoli. Also said.. I suggest to read better when how and who create the pizza in Italy. The rest of the world tries to copy this food but those are all fakes!
Especially in US! We're so glad you and your students are joining us this summer! Thank you for sharing your comments with us! It has made us hungry too! We encourage you to embark on your own Wonder Journey and create a project, Meadow!
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That's cool, evan! We hope you share this Wonder with your Mom! Maybe while enjoying a slice of pizza! We like pizza a lot, too, Wonder Friend!
Hi, Bella! It is quite a talent to be able to spin dough like that! We think pizza is delicious, too! Hi, Nasto! We hope you learned more about the history of pizza from this Wonder! You can also embark on your own Wonder Journey by researching at your library and online! Great question, Kaylee! There are so many varieties of pizza, it's hard to say!
What's your favorite kind? Maybe you could take a poll of your friends and family! It's very popular here at Wonderopolis, Christine! We hope you learned more about its history!
Thanks for sharing, Nasto! It really depends on which type of pizza you're talking about. The most common kind of pizza we're familiar with originated in Italy! Hi, Wonder Friend! Thanks for visiting Wonderopolis and leaving a comment! This Wonder often makes us hungry! Hi, dev! We love pizza, too! It's super yummy! What's your favorite flavor? Thanks for your comment! Visit again soon! Sounds yummy, nason! Pizza is one of our favorite foods. We're glad you liked this Wonder. Thanks for commenting!
That depends on what type of pizza you're cooking and if you're located in a high-altitude region, Michael! Whenever you make a pizza, it's best to look at the directions of the recipe for the proper cooking temperature!
That's a great question, Logan and Will! Out of all the possible toppings and sauces available, why are the most common ones the most common in the first place?
Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis today, Jeremy! Most pizza is round but some restaurants shape their pizzas into squares and rectangles too! We have even seen a heart-shaped pizza made for Valentine's Day!!
The common belief is that Italians invented it but it was Persian soldiers that baked flatbreads on their shields and put cheese and dates on them.
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Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. Who invented pizza? How long has pizza been around? Where was the first pizzeria in the United States? Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Mmmm! Sink your teeth into the following activities with a friend or family member: Take a field trip to your local grocery store or supermarket.
How many types of pizzas can you find? You probably already know pizza is one of most people's favorite foods, but did you realize exactly how popular it is? When looking for pizzas, be sure to check out the frozen food section, as well as the pasta section where you'll find boxes of homemade pizza mix.
But you might also find pizzas in the meat section where portable lunch-sized meals are sold. You can also often find cooked, ready-to-eat pizzas in supermarket deli sections. How many total types of pizzas did you find? What would be on your ultimate pizza? Extra cheese? Take some time to design your ultimate pizza from the crust up. What type of crust would you want?
Thick or thin? Stuffed with cheese or seasoned with herbs and spices? Next, consider the sauce you'd like.
Something spicy? Or sweet? How about the cheese? Can you ever have enough cheese? What kinds of cheeses would you put on your pizza? Something more unique? And, finally, top your pizza with your favorite meats and vegetables. When you're finished designing the perfect pizza pie, share your creation with an adult friend or family member and ask them to help you make it a homemade reality fresh out of your oven. Pick a day when you'll be able to make pizza together, and get cooking!
Have you ever seen a pizza made at a restaurant? Ask an adult friend or family member to help you find a local pizzeria that would be willing to let you get an up-close look at pizza-making by a professional. Perhaps you'll even be able to help out in the process! From making the dough to sliding the pizza into the oven, there's nothing quite like getting hands-on experience.
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Sammi Feb 26, I love your article and I wanted to use it as information in my speech. Who is the author? Feb 27, Hey Sammi, we ask that people credit the author as Wonderopolis! Lola Jan 16, I looooooovvvvve pizza!!!! I fav place to get it is at Five Star ssssssssoooooooo gooood!!!! Jan 17, Five stars? More like five slices! Jessica Dec 16, Dec 16, That's great, Jessica!
What are your favorite pizza toppings? Maya Dec 5, I love to make homemade pizza with pepperoni cooked pineapple and extra cheese! This one time my friend put strawberries on the pizza and when we cooked it the strawberry juice got all on the pizza to give it a sweetness and adding bacon to it make it sweet and salty.
You should try it out! Dec 10, Thanks for the tip, Maya! My favorite pizza is a pizza with tomato slices, mozzarella cheese, ranch, and bacon bits!!
Nov 12, That sounds delicious, Elijah!
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