Pizza

Pizza is a dish of Italian origin, consisting of a flatbread typically topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients. The word "pizza" is thought to have come from the Latin word "pinsa," meaning flatbread. The first recorded use of the word in English dates back to 997 A.D.

Pizza as we know it today originated in Naples, Italy, and the first pizzeria was opened there in 1830. The pizza margherita, a pizza topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, is named for Queen Margherita of Savoy, who was said to be a fan of the dish.

Pizza made its way to the United States with Italian immigrants in the late 19th century, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, pizza is a staple of American cuisine, and there are countless regional variations.

Advice

Making pizza at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. To make the perfect pizza, start with a good crust. You can make your own dough or use pre-made dough. Make sure to let the dough rest at room temperature for at least half an hour before rolling it out. When it comes to toppings, use quality ingredients and don't overdo it. Too many toppings will weigh down the pizza and make it soggy. Finally, bake your pizza in a hot oven for the best results. Use a pizza stone to help it crisp up and use the oven's broiler to help get it nicely browned. Enjoy your homemade pizza!

Questions

What is the number 1 best pizza?

There is no single "best" pizza as everyone has different tastes. Some popular pizza toppings include pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and olives.

Who invented pizza 🍕?

Pizza is thought to have originated in Italy in the 18th century. It is commonly attributed to baker Raffaele Esposito from Naples, who is said to have invented the first pizza in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy.

What do Italians call pizza?

In Italy, pizza is typically referred to as "pizza".

Is pizza Italian or Greek?

Pizza is Italian.

What is America's favorite pizza?

America's favorite pizza is pepperoni pizza.

Who makes the best pizza in USA?

The answer to this question is highly subjective, as opinions on the best pizza vary widely. Some of the most popular and highly rated pizza restaurants in the United States include Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut; Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona; Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitana in Brooklyn, New York; and Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, Texas.

What is the best pizza 2022?

The best pizza of 2022 will depend on individual tastes and preferences. However, some of the most popular pizzas that are likely to be popular in 2022 include Neapolitan-style pizzas, wood-fired pizzas, and thin-crust pizzas. Additionally, pizzas that combine unique and interesting toppings, such as vegan and vegetarian options, are also likely to be popular.

Which is the world's tastiest pizza?

There is no single answer to this question as taste is subjective. Some of the most popular pizzas in the world include Margherita, Neapolitan, and Chicago-style deep-dish.

What is the most famous pizza ever?

The most famous pizza ever is undoubtedly the Margherita pizza. The Margherita pizza is a classic Italian pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil and is believed to have been created in 1889 in honor of the Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy.

What is the most popular pizza in the world?

The most popular pizza in the world is the Margherita pizza. This classic Italian pizza is made with a simple combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil, and is beloved worldwide.

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Recipes

 

Pizza Dough

5/5 - 2846 votes

• olive oil
• active yeast
• salt
• all purpose flour

 

Pizza Margherita

5/5 - 2428 votes

• olive oil
• pizza dough round
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato sauce
• basil

 

Quick Pizza Dough

5/5 - 1951 votes

• water
• olive oil
• salt
• active yeast
• bread flour
• cornmeal

 

Squash and Potato Pizzas

5/5 - 797 votes

• all purpose flour
• salt
• yukon gold potato
• yellow squash
• pizza dough
• frisée
• manchego cheese
• cherry tomato
• olive oil

 

Cheesy Pan Pizza

4/5 - 2639 votes

• ASSEMBLY
• herb
• hard cheese
• olive oil
• tomato sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• DOUGH
• olive oil
• active yeast
• all purpose flour
• water
• salt

 

Pizza with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

5/5 - 569 votes

• pizza dough
• olive oil
• mozzarella cheese
• basil
• tomato
• salt

 

Mark Bittman's Basic Pizza Dough

5/5 - 1105 votes

• rosemary
• olive oil
• yeast
• salt
• all purpose flour

 

Roasted Chicken and Leek Pizza

5/5 - 536 votes

• salt
• pizza dough
• butter
• olive oil
• fontina cheese
• oil cured olife
• chicken
• leek

 

Green and White Pizza

5/5 - 851 votes

• olive oil
• lemon
• salt
• pizza dough round
• parmesan cheese
• arugula
• mozzarella cheese

 

Pan Pizza

4/5 - 1669 votes

• PIZZA
• cup
• olive oil
• cup
• pepperoni
• oregano
• SAUCE
• salt
• tomato
• garlic
• chile flake
• honey
• olive oil
• tomato paste
• DOUGH
• all purpose flour
• salt
• olive oil
• active yeast
• butter
• water

 

Pizza in teglia

3.76/5 - 656 votes

• acqua tiepida
• farina metà metà manitoba
• lievito di birra secco lievito di birra mastro fornaio paneangeli
• mozzarella dadini
• olio 'oliva
• sale fino
• salsa di pomodoro condita con sale
• zucchero

 

Cheeses Pizza

5/5 - 686 votes

• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• pizza dough round
• taleggio
• mozzarella cheese
• heavy cream

  Moms Dish

Pizza Rolls Recipe

4.83/5 - 1228 votes

• pasta sauce
• pepperoni
• pizza dough
• mexican cheese

 

Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza

4.8/5 - 738 votes

• olive oil olive oil
• yeast
• tomato sauce
• king arthur all purpose flour
• water
• salt
• mozzarella cheese
• hard cheese

 

Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza Recipe From King Arthur Flour

4.6/5 - 261 votes

• hard cheese
• olive oil olive oil
• yeast
• tomato sauce
• all purpose flour
• water
• salt
• mozzarella cheese

 

Grandma-Style Pizza Dough

4/5 - 393 votes

• envelope active yeast
• olive oil
• salt
• all purpose flour

 

Vegan Pizza With Apple, Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onions

5/5 - 563 votes

• PIZZA TOPPINGS
• black pepper
• salt
• apple
• onion
• spinach
• butternut squash
• olive oil
• DOUGH
• pizza dough
• GARLIC WHITE BEAN PURÉE
• lemon juice
• salt
• cannellini
• thyme
• black pepper
• olive oil
• water
• garlic

 

Pizza With Caramelized Onions, Ricotta and Chard

5/5 - 444 votes

• pepper
• salt
• thyme
• pizza crust
• egg yolk
• onion
• chard
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• garlic
• ricotta cheese

 

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

4.3/5 - 195 votes

• cauliflower
• mozzarella cheese
• oregano
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• egg

 

Sourdough Pizza Dough

4/5 - 1012 votes

• olive oil
• sourdough starter
• salt
• yeast
• all purpose flour

 

Pizza Dough for Thin Crust Pizza

5/5 - 428 votes

• cornmeal
• water
• active yeast
• olive oil
• salt
• all purpose flour

 

Ultimate Pizza Sauce

5/5 - 392 votes

• butter
• basil
• oregano
• fennel seed
• tomato paste
• tomato sauce
• garlic
• bay leaf
• onion
• salt
• sugar
• celery
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil

 

Sheet-Pan Pizza With Asparagus and Arugula

4/5 - 876 votes

• salt
• arugula
• italian parsley
• pizza dough
• ricotta cheese
• green olife
• asparagus
• jalapeño
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• pancetta
• mozzarella cheese

 

Pizza Margherita

4.2/5 - 390 votes

• acqua temperatura ambiente
• basilico
• farina
• farina manitoba
• lievito di birra fresco
• mozzarella cheese
• olio extravergine 'oliva
• passata di pomodoro
• sale fino
• semola di grano duro rimacinata

 

Foolproof Pan Pizza Recipe

4.9/5 - 104 votes

• basil
• salt
• pizza sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• pecorino romano cheese
• water
• yeast
• bread flour
• olive oil

 

Pizza With Sweet and Hot Peppers

5/5 - 297 votes

• all purpose flour
• basil
• salt
• marjoram
• jalapeño
• mozzarella cheese
• onion
• garlic
• olive oil
• pizza dough ball
• bell pepper
• italian sausage
• mozzarella cheese

 

Pizza Dough recipe

4.99/5 - 175 votes

• all purpose flour
• mozzarella cheese
• pizza sauce
• rapid rise
• olive oil
• salt
• tap water
• olive oil
• sugar
• bread flour

 

Easy Peezy Pizza Dough (Bread Machine Pizza Dough)

5/5 - 311 votes

• water
• salt
• olive oil
• sugar
• water
• yeast
• bread flour

  Moms Dish

Pizza Dough Recipe

4.79/5 - 718 votes

• salt
• sugar
• yeast
• olive oil
• water
• all purpose flour

 

Barbecue Chicken Pizza

4/5 - 510 votes

• cilantro
• salt
• chicken breast
• onion
• barbecue sauce
• gouda
• balls pizza dough
• olive oil
• mozzarella cheese

 

BBQ Chicken Pizza

4/5 - 111 votes

• all purpose flour
• mozzarella cheese
• pizza dough
• chicken tender
• onion
• olive oil
• barbecue sauce
• cilantro
• gouda
• parmesan cheese

 

Salad Pizza With White Beans and Parmesan

4/5 - 478 votes

• salt
• parmesan cheese
• pizza dough
• navy bean
• pickled pepperoncini
• olive oil
• arugula

 

Cast-Iron Pizza

4.6/5 - 98 votes

• pizza dough
• pepperoni
• pizza sauce
• olive oil
• basil
• mozzarella pearl

 

Wolfgang Puck's Pizza Dough

4.5/5 - 111 votes

• water
• yeast
• olive oil
• honey
• salt
• all purpose flour
• tomato sauce

 

Fresh Tomato Pizza Sauce

3.9/5 - 169 votes

• salt
• tomato
• basil
• anchovy
• garlic
• olive oil

 

Beth's Pizza Crust

5/5 - 218 votes

• water
• salt
• sugar
• yeast
• olive oil
• all purpose flour

 

Pan Pizza Dough

4/5 - 417 votes

• all purpose flour
• salt
• olive oil
• active yeast
• butter
• water

 

Detroit-Style Pan Pizza Recipe

4.9/5 - 41 votes

• Sauce
• red pepper flake
• salt
• sugar
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• tomato
• olive oil
• oregano
• garlic
• Dough
• olive oil
• water
• bread flour
• yeast
• salt
• To Finish
• brick cheese
• casing pepperoni

 

Breakfast Pizza

4.5/5 - 87 votes

• cinnamon
• heavy cream
• lemon zest
• pizza dough
• vanilla bean
• sugar
• mascarpone cheese
• berry
• butter
• lemon juice
• cinnamon sugar

 

Basic Pizza Dough

4.7/5 - 84 votes

• olive oil
• honey
• water
• white pepper
• salt
• yeast
• all purpose flour

 

Fast Pizza Dough

4.8/5 - 84 votes

• sugar
• water
• rise yeast
• olive oil
• salt
• all purpose flour

 

Low Carb Pizza

5/5 - 201 votes

• pizza
• mozzarella cheese
• chive
• pizza sauce
• italian seasoning
• garlic
• heavy cream
• parmesan cheese
• cream cheese
• egg

 

Beer Pizza Dough (With Make-Ahead Directions)

5/5 - 88 votes

• yeast
• egg yolk
• water
• amber ale
• olive oil
• salt
• bread flour
• cornmeal

 

Sourdough Pizza Crust

4.6/5 - 535 votes

• sourdough starter unfed discard
• salt
• water
• yeast
• king arthur all purpose flour
• king arthur pizza dough flavor deliciou

 

Pepperoni Lover’s French Bread Pizza

4/5 - 361 votes

• SAUCE
• black pepper
• olive oil
• petite tomato
• garlic
• oregano
• salt
• PIZZA
• red pepper flake
• loaf french bread
• olive oil
• pepperoni
• parmesan cheese
• garlic
• mozzarella cheese

 

Chocolate Pizza

4.7/5 - 77 votes

• pizza dough
• salt
• semi sweet chocolate chip
• water
• chocolate hazelnut spread
• all purpose flour
• hazelnut
• milk chocolate chip
• white chocolate chip
• yeast
• butter
• olive oil

 

Carbonara Deep-Dish Pasta-Crusted Pan Pizza

3.6/5 - 91 votes

• parsley
• black pepper
• mozzarella cheese
• cream
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• pancetta
• ricotta cheese
• linguini
• olive oil
• garlic
• egg
• salt

 

Fugazzeta: Stuffed Argentinian-Style Pizza

4.5/5 - 89 votes

• onion
• oregano
• salt
• provolone cheese
• parmesan cheese
• milk
• sugar
• yeast
• bread flour
• water
• olive oil
• mozzarella cheese

 

Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)

5/5 - 182 votes

• baking powder
• bread machine yeast
• water
• salt
• msg
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• cornmeal
• olive oil
• sugar
• all purpose flour

 

Brussels Sprout Pizza

3.9/5 - 137 votes

• all purpose flour
• salt
• red pepper flake
• onion
• pizza dough
• parmesan cheese
• brussels sprout
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

4.6/5 - 39 votes

• Sauce
• salt
• oregano
• sugar
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• tomato
• garlic
• To Assemble and Bake
• deli mozzarella cheese
• casing pepperoni
• pecorino romano cheese
• Dough (see note)
• salt
• water
• bread flour
• rapid rise yeast
• olive oil

 

Chocolate-Chip Cookie Pizza

4/5 - 326 votes

• sugar
• semi sweet chocolate chip
• salt
• light brown sugar
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• egg
• butter
• cornstarch
• minus all purpose flour

 

Grilled California Pizzas

4.7/5 - 71 votes

• red pepper flake
• mozzarella cheese
• honey
• arugula
• basil
• onion
• red
• water
• olive oil
• italian fontina
• goat cheese
• prosciutto
• salt
• yeast
• all purpose flour
• garlic
• pork
• plum tomato
• cornmeal

 

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

4.5/5 - 73 votes

• basil
• salt
• parmesan shaving
• balsamic vinegar
• brown sugar
• italian seasoning
• red pepper flake
• egg
• cauliflower
• onion
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• parmesan cheese
• pizza sauce
• salt
• tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• garlic
• green

 

Pizza Dough

5/5 - 167 votes

• brown sugar
• salt
• water
• italian seasoning
• olive oil
• rising yeast
• all purpose flour

 

Easy Pizza Sauce

3.3/5 - 87 votes

• salt
• water
• basil
• oregano
• rosemary
• olive oil
• garlic
• tomato paste

 

New York-Style Pizza Dough

4/5 - 124 votes

• water
• sugar
• salt
• olive oil
• active yeast
• bread flour

 

Clam-Chowder Pizza

4/5 - 276 votes

• calabrian
• black pepper
• butter
• lemon zest
• ball pizza dough
• white wine
• quahog clam
• heavy cream
• bacon
• leek
• mozzarella cheese
• parsley
• garlic

 

New York-Style Pizza Recipe

4.8/5 - 28 votes

• yeast
• salt
• sugar
• mozzarella cheese
• batch new york pizza sauce
• water
• bread flour
• olive oil

 

Breakfast Pizza

3.8/5 - 72 votes

• olive oil
• italian seasoning
• tomato
• parmesan cheese
• jack cheese
• butter
• pizza crust
• egg
• fully sausage patty

 

New York-Style Pizza Sauce Recipe

4.3/5 - 39 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• butter
• oregano
• sugar
• tomato
• onion
• red pepper flake
• basil
• garlic

 

Quick and Easy Pizza Dough

5/5 - 150 votes

• sugar
• yeast
• salt
• all purpose flour
• water

 

Neapolitan Pizza

4/5 - 110 votes

• plum tomato
• yeast
• water
• mozzarella cheese
• olive oil
• basil
• salt
• bread flour
• cooking spray

 

Homemade Pan Pizza Dough

4/5 - 108 votes

• water
• olive oil
• salt
• yeast
• all purpose flour

 

Roasted Mushroom Kale Pizza

4.22/5 - 141 votes

• havarti cheese
• fig preserve
• butter
• pizza dough
• red pepper flake
• tuscan kale
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• thyme
• garlic
• goat cheese
• sage
• mushroom
• salt

 

Blackened Chicken Pizza with Yellow Tomato Salsa

4.7/5 - 57 votes

• salt
• all purpose flour
• grill seasoning
• vegetable oil
• chili powder
• sweet paprika eyeball it
• garlic
• pizza dough
• brick cheddar
• cayenne pepper
• jalapeño
• lime
• onion
• cilantro
• thyme
• yellow tomato
• chicken breast

 

Pesto and Mozzarella French Bread Pizza

4/5 - 244 votes

• PIZZA
• red pepper flake
• loaf french bread
• olive oil
• garlic
• mozzarella cheese
• PESTO
• garlic
• salt
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• pine nut
• basil

 

Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

4/5 - 242 votes

• TOPPING
• oregano
• salt
• pecorino romano cheese
• bread crumb
• onion
• tomato sauce
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• anchovy
• DOUGH
• yeast
• salt
• semolina
• all purpose flour
• olive oil

 

12-Inch Pizza Crust

4/5 - 105 votes

• vegetable oil
• all purpose flour
• water
• salt
• sugar
• yeast

 

Easy White Pizza

4.5/5 - 57 votes

• salt
• garlicflavored olive oil
• ball pizza dough
• ricotta cheese
• oregano
• mozzarella cheese

 

Pizza Casserole

5/5 - 137 votes

• bow tie pasta
• jimmy dean sausage
• oregano
• garlic powder
• onion
• ham
• pepperoni
• pasta sauce
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese

 

Mussel Pizza

5/5 - 74 votes

• oregano
• red pepper flake
• salt
• wheat pizza dough
• parmesan cheese
• parsley
• black mussel
• garlic
• olive oil
• puréed tomato

 

Basic Pizza Dough

4.7/5 - 54 votes

• sugar
• salt
• yeast
• olive oil
• all purpose flour

 

Basic Pizza Sauce

4.5/5 - 56 votes

• tomato
• oregano
• garlic
• onion
• black pepper
• salt
• sugar
• olive oil
• basil

 

Pizza in teglia alta e morbida

4.5/5 - 88 votes

• acqua
• farina
• farina manitoba
• lievito di birra fresco
• mozzarella fiordilatte
• olio extravergine 'oliva
• olio extravergine 'oliva
• passata di pomodoro
• sale fino
• sale fino

 

Pesto Potato and Burrata Pizza

4.17/5 - 143 votes

• lemon zest
• sesame seed
• cumin
• potato
• lemon micro basil
• pizza dough
• basil pesto
• oregano
• burrata cheese
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• salt

 

Detroit Style Tomato Herb Pepperoni Pizza

4.85/5 - 57 votes

• cherry tomato
• pizza dough
• fennel seed
• brick cheese
• cheddar cheese
• provolone cheese
• olive oil
• basil
• oregano
• pasta sauce
• pepperoncini pepper
• garlic
• pepperoni
• chili flake
• honey
• salt

 

Margarita Pizza Dip (withBurrata!!).

4.18/5 - 131 votes

• oregano
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• garlic powder
• olive oil
• basil
• tomato
• cream cheese
• burrata cheese
• basil
• salt peper
• salt
• bread crostini

 

Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Fall Harvest Pizza w/Roasted Butternut, Cider Caramelized Onions + Bacon.

4.39/5 - 96 votes

• apple cider
• butter
• honey
• olive oil
• chili powder
• sage
• apple
• all purpose flour
• yeast
• water
• cumin
• olive oil
• cinnamon
• salt
• onion
• blue cheese
• butternut squash
• bacon
• cheddar cheese
• pumpkin seed
• salt

 

Two Ingredient No Yeast Pizza Dough

4.5/5 - 59 votes

• greek yogurt
• self rising flour

Ingredient Breakdown