1. "Margarita.
Out of the competition is the traditional Neapolitan "Margherita". Created in the late 19th century, the pizza with a simple, but original filling - mozzarella, tomatoes and basil - was appreciated by King Umberto I's wife, Margherita. That's when the dish was named after the queen.
The combination of products that looks like the national flag of Italy conquered the hearts of Italians and then the hearts of gourmets all over the world.
It is important to follow the correct sequence of steps to make pizza "Margarita" at home.
The main thing is the dough, which should not be rolled out with a rolling pin, but must be stretched by hand. The base must be lush and elastic.
To prepare the red sauce, you will need fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. After the sauce is applied, the mozzarella is laid out. The pizza is baked at the maximum temperature that a household oven is capable of for three to six minutes. The cheese should melt, but not lose its shape.
Before serving, basil is added to the finished dish to add a subtle flavor.
2. "Pepperoni."
The main ingredient of the next most popular pizza in the world is spicy pepperoni sausage. The origin of the product is contradictory: some believe that the homeland of pepperoni salami is the Italian south, others give the palm to the Americans in this matter. But pepperoni pizza was invented in the U.S., when in the early 20th century the country was flooded with migrants fleeing the war in Europe. The Italians' street food quickly gained fans in their new homeland.
The ingredients for spicy pizza are simple: tomato sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella. The dough is used traditionally. The dish has a pronounced taste with a slight spiciness, balanced by the creaminess of the cheese.
3. "Hawaiian."
The unique pizza that has divided foodies into two camps was invented by a Greek migrant, but not in America, as one might assume, but in Canada. It happened in the 1960s. The original combination of sweet and salty flavors finds admirers all over the world.
Although Italian pizzaiolo don't recognize this variation of the national food, in some countries Hawaiian pizza is cramping the traditional Margarita. The dough, white cheese or honey mustard sauce, mozzarella, ham, and pineapple slices combine to create an unusual but harmonious combination.
Interesting fact
In 2017, the Neapolitan pizza technique was recognized as a UNESCO World Intangible Heritage Site.
What you can do.
Throw an Italian party by making several types of pizza at home. Try toppings invented in different countries and choose the best dish.
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