Pizza is a food whose origin is in Naples (Italy).
Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world. Its origins are in Italy , especially in the Naples region, where the modern version of this dish began to be prepared.
Although there are multiple varieties, the usual thing is that pizza is created from a flat, disc-shaped bread , kneaded with water, salt, yeast and flour. This bread is covered with tomato sauce and, after a first stage in the oven, cheese and almost any other ingredient that one desires is added. Among the most common are ham, pancetta or bacon, fresh tomato slices, onion and olives. To season the pizza, it is common to use oregano, ground chili and a splash of olive oil.
For example: “Tonight we are going to eat pizza at Martín's house” , “My favorite pizza is the one with provolone cheese” , “Yesterday we had a pizza half with ham and half with hearts of palm” .
pizza at home
Pizza can be prepared at any home, cooking in a domestic oven . There are those who, after kneading and the first minutes in the oven , choose to save the pizza to finish preparing it and enjoy it another time. The pizza, at this stage, is known as pre-pizza and can be frozen.
It is also possible to buy pre-pizzas or even frozen pizzas ready to bake . In each country there are predominant brands , which people usually use as the name of this product. In the 80s and early 90s, it was normal to buy a pre-pizza base at the bakery or grocery store (also known as a grocery store ); Nowadays, however, most people opt for pre-pizzas that include all the ingredients and come in a box.
The restaurant that makes pizzas is known as a pizzeria.
Specialized restaurants
There are many restaurants specializing in pizza, some of which have become chains with a presence all over the world.
It is very common for pizzerias (as these gastronomic establishments are known) to have home delivery.
Secrets to making an irresistible pizza
Pizza is an immensely popular dish, but this doesn't mean that many people know how to prepare it. In general, knowing how to prepare a good dough is a source of admiration, since this seems to be a skill almost exclusive to grandmothers and pizza makers. However, with practice and determination we can all learn to prepare crispy bases and delicious sauces.
The first point to take into account is the type of base you want to eat: pizza can have different thicknesses, and each person has their preferences in this regard. Although the kneading should be the same in all cases, the proportions of the ingredients change, of which there is one that makes the difference in the flavor: the yeast.
Preparing the yeast is simple but requires patience, both before adding it to the dough and after, since the time it is allowed to rise will depend on how airy the base is. It is worth mentioning that some people use it in powder form and others in cubes (the latter option is more common).
Kneading is a task that may seem tedious, but it is one of the fundamental steps: it must be done vigorously and for several minutes, until a good consistency and smooth texture is obtained. Only then do you separate the buns and begin to stretch them with the stick.
Regarding the sauce, since there are endless varieties, the best advice is not to overwhelm it with seasonings , but also not to stop using garlic, fresh parsley, oregano and olive oil , essential ingredients for a truly irresistible pizza.