Pizza has captured the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world and has a fascinating history. We can trace the roots of pizza back to the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean region, where flatbreads were a staple food. These flatbreads are typically topped with simple ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, and spices and were served as a quick and convenient meal for thousands of years.
According to legend, pizza was first developed for King Ferdinand IV of Naples when he visited Pizzeria Brandi in December 1768. The owner, Raffaele Esposito, created a pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil to represent the colors of the Italian flag. The King was so impressed with the dish that he dubbed it the “Margherita” pizza, after Queen Margherita. The dish consisted of a simple combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and other ingredients baked on a thin, crispy crust. It quickly became a popular street food among the working-class people of Naples, who enjoyed it as a quick and inexpensive meal.
Over the years, pizza spread from Naples to other parts of Italy and eventually to the rest of the world. In the early 20th century, Italian immigrants brought the dish to the United States, where it quickly became a staple food. Pizza is a global phenomenon, with millions of people enjoying pizza in various forms and styles.
Pizza night is a serious event around my family kids, grandkids, everybody loves to make pizza and a great time to allow the children to get their feet wet in the kitchen. The beautiful thing about pizza is its versatility allowing you to accommodate many food preferences at one time this is what makes pizza truly special. From the classic Margherita pizza to the more modern creations, such as BBQ chicken and Hawaiian, there is a pizza for everyone. And with its endless topping options, there is no end to the culinary possibilities.
Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 1 lb. pizza dough (buy it from the store the first few times when ready look up our dough recipe)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4-6 oz. toppings of your choice pepperoni,mushrooms, olives, etc.
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Allow the dough to warm up at room temperature for at for about ½ hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and place rack in the middle of oven.
- Use a floured rolling pin rolling out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness about a ¼ inch should do.1 lb. 1 lb. pizza dough
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.1 cup tomato sauce
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce evenly.8 oz. mozzarella cheese
- Add your desired toppings.4-6 oz. toppings of your choice
- Sprinkle the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper over the pizza.1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. dried basil, salt and pepper
- Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.(could be as long as 20minutes with some ovens.)
- Slice and serve hot. Enjoy.
