| TYPE OF PIZZA
There are various types of pizzas. The toppings and the way the crust is baked makes one pizza different from the other. From the simple to the extravagent, pizzas today come in different sizes. All pizzas have the same design but the toppings vary considerably. Pizzas can also be vegetarian or non-vegetarian depending on the toppings. Cheese, tomatoes, basil, different kinds of meat and even seasonal vegetables make this a wholesome dish. Toppings may also vary considerably from region to region.
Lazio style
Lazio style pizzas have a thick crust and is topped with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and oil.
Pizza Romana:
Pizza Romana is made with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, oregano, oil
Pizza Viennese
Pizza Viennese is made with tomato, mozzarella, German sausage, oregano, oil
Pizza Capricciosa
Pizza Capricciosa is made with mozzarella, tomato, mushrooms, artichokes, cooked ham, olives and oil.
Sicilian-style
Sicilian-stylepizza is baked along with the toppings.
Hawaiian Pizza
Hawaiian Pizza is made with a topping of pineapple and ham.
White pizza
White pizza usesx sour cream and is called Pizza Bianca in Rome.
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Neapolitan pizza:
These are made with toppings of San Marzano tomatoes and milk from water buffaloes. The genuine Neapolitan pizza dough consists of Italian wheat flour, natural Neapolitan yeast or brewer's yeast, salt and water. The dough is kneaded by hand or with a low-speed mixer. After the rising process, the dough is formed by hand. There are many typesof Neopolitan pizzas
Pizza marinara:
This is made with with tomato, garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Pizza Margherita:
This is one of the oldest pizzas. It was first made for the consort of the Italian monarch Umberto, Margherita, and hence the name. This is made with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Pizza Margherita Extra
Pizza Margherita Extra is made with tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
California Style
California Stylepizza is made with barbeque sauce, goat cheese, spinach or shaved carrots as toppings.
Focaccia style
Focaccia style pizza is baked without any accompanying sauces. They are usually topped with oils, grilled vegetables and other toppings and can be found in many gourmet pizzerias. This style of pizza is among the oldest styles of pizzas available today.
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