Pizza is the iconic food of Italy

Pizza is a dish that everyone has probably encountered on a plate. It is as well known as, for example Wiener schnitzel. The only difference is that this circular dish is an imaginary symbol of Italy. Everyone has tasted it, but few know anything more about it. Come with us to delve into the secrets of the delicious pizza.

• Medium stiff dough
• Tomato base
• Mozzarella

This is simply what it looks like the basic design of this dish. However, thanks to the creativity of many gourmets, it also takes on completely different forms. This is due to the influence of other ingredients in the form of mushrooms, a plethora of cheeses, salami, olives, etc.

Different categories and divisions

It is important to mention that pizza has quite a long history. It dates back to the Neolithic period. The ancient Egyptians already prepared a dish similar to today's pizza. And what are the general categories of pizzas? The queens of this dish include Neapolitan pizza. However, you can also come across many others.

Version	Description
Raw	From different types of seeds
Sicilian	Anchovies, oregano and onions
Classic	Popular in the Czech Republic
Mr.	Unadorned

The clearly telling term Freestyle is no exception. When preparing such a pizza, you basically do not have to limit yourself with anything. The preparation of such a pizza is in effect a show accompanied by original music.

The method of preparation also plays a role. Pizza is made in different types of ovens. The classic is the wood-fired oven, which requires experience and skill, but offers a pleasant tradition. A simpler alternative is the electric and gas oven.

Pizza and the most famous types

But let's move on and create mouth-watering flavours. We'll introduce you to traditional Italian pizzas, including Margherita. One of the most famous pizzas ever, created in Naples in 1889. In addition to this pizza, you can indulge in Prosciutto, the cheese gem Quattro Formaggi, Capricciosa, Ortolana and Diavola. Marinara, Quattro Stagioni and Frutti di Mare are also among the lovers of this dish. On the other hand, Hawaii with ham and pineapple is one of the less traditional ones. However, it too has found many fans.