Types of pizza and toppings for it

A dish that has millions of fans around the world - pizza. It is eaten by rich and poor, adults and children, representatives of different nationalities and professions. This is the food that can cost both very cheap and too expensive, but in any case it will be delicious, appetizing and desirable. There are various types of pizza for every taste, so everyone can find something for themselves. Let's talk about the history of this wonderful dish, as well as about what ways of making pizza exist in different countries.

The story of one pizza ...

It is difficult to accurately name the date of the invention of pizza. Its predecessors appeared in the VI century BC. Thus, in Ancient Persia, cookers made thin flat bread, which was laid out with a filling of local cheeses and dates. However, the birthplace of this dish is officially recognized by Naples, where the method of cooking spread and where various types of pizza were invented, which we know and love today. Originally it was a thin flat cake with tomato sauce and a fragrant herb oregano, sometimes sprinkled with grated cheese on top. It was very convenient to eat everywhere, even on the go. Gradually from the dish for the poor (street food), it turned into a treat for the rich. Now everyone eats it.

What kinds of pizza are there?

You can make a certain classification, according to which different types of pizza are allocated depending on the filling and the methods of preparation.

1. Neapolitan.
2. Pizza of different countries and peoples of the world (with traditional fillings or dough).
3. Focaccia - no filling (used instead of bread).
4. Calzone - closed pizza (the filling is inside and does not dry).
5. Dessert (sweet).

The most popular, of course, Neapolitan pizza. Their names and tastes are known all over the world. We suggest you read some recipes.

How does pizza start? Making the dough

In the pizza main components are two: dough and filling. They are equally important, therefore, attention deserves equal. Let's talk about the basis. How to cook pizza in a Neapolitan way? You need to knead the right dough. It is not difficult to do this, since the ingredients are very simple. Mix flour, yeast, water, salt and olive oil. Then the test is given rest, and the process of stretching and forming a thin flat cake begins - you need to do this with your hands, not with a rolling pin. This pizza baked only a few minutes, usually in a special oven (at home you can do and a good oven). Next comes the filling time. So, what's the pizza for in Naples?

Popular toppings of Neapolitan pizza

Let's start with the simplest. "Marinara" is a base and a sauce made of tomatoes and garlic, oregano and olive oil. A classic that will live forever. Not much different and "Margarita" with tomatoes, "Mozzarella", basil and olive oil. More satisfying and one of the favorite in different countries - "Capricious", it is prepared with tomatoes (where without them!), Mozzarella and Grana cheeses , basil, ham, mushrooms and artichokes, olives and olive oil.

Another popular pizza - "Diavola" - includes tomatoes and the same cheeses, basil and salami. But the famous pizza for vegetarians with tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant, mushrooms, artichokes and greens is called "Ortolana". In Naples and throughout Italy, a huge number of varieties of pizza, so to list them all is almost impossible. And it is not necessary.

All kinds of pizza, described above, are very easy to cook by yourself. And if you want something unusual, then refer to your imagination. In cooking, and even more so in pizza, there are no rules. Use your favorite ingredients and create new fillings for this classic dish.