Pizza - What's YOUR Type?
We are fortunate to live in an era where we have countless options for meals. There are restaurants, fast food places, and grocery stores everywhere. Many of these places sell similar products that can be very different. A perfect example, when talking about a dish done many ways, is pizza. Most major urban areas have tons of pizza options and what you get at each location can be very different. Who makes the best pizza in a neighborhood will always be a contested topic due to preferences. Below you will see some major ways pizza can be done well in a variety of fashions.
The Essential Base
A solid foundation is important to just about everything; this is no different when talking about pizza. The base layer for any type of pizza is its crust; it can be thin crust of thick deep dish style and everything in between. Thin crust pizzas are a great way to reduce the number of carbohydrates in every slice. The thinner dough really allows the pizza to emphases the ingredients as they do not get lost in the flavor of the dough. To contrast this many places make deep dish style pizzas with thick and tasty dough. The toppings on this style of pizza are still of great importance but they must be used in a complimentary role. The dough on a deep-dish pizza can be flavored and even include cheese in the crust. By combining a certain style of crust with similar ingredients it is possible to end up with two very different pizzas.
Toppings
One person’s favorite topping can be disgusting in another person’s opinion. Part of the reason why pizza is one of America’s favorite foods is the varieties available. Pizza can be plain and simple with just cheese or pepperoni or it can be complex with variety of flavors mixed in. Pizza toppings can be used to create a hardy meal with large quantities of meats but they can also be used to create a vegetarian dinner with large amounts of vegetables. Pizzas can even be made vegan for those who prefer a complete animal free diet. The ability to have such variety is why so many people love pizza and why it is a major part of the American diet. We can even order pizzas with different toppings on different halves to ensure everyone gets what they want. Pizza and its large variant of topping options is a food that almost anyone can enjoy, as long as it is ordered properly.
Variety
As stated above there are a number of crust and topping options that create tons of variety in pizzas made. There are also a number of different levels of freshness when discussing pizzas. A basic frozen pizza can be bought at almost every grocery store. These pizzas are available in a number of styles and can be found in the frozen food section. The benefit of this style of pizza is we can store it for a long period of time and bake it at our convenience. This is the type of item that almost everyone should have for days when we are too lazy to cook or go out for food. If we want a way to enjoy pizza with absolutely no work, delivery is a great option. Companies like Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Dominos, and many other places have created nationwide corporate empires through the sale of delivery pizza. Many local places will also offer delivery and if your favorite place does not check Uber Eats or Door Dash. These companies usually will pick up your favorite foods and bring them to you for a fee. If we feel like enjoying the freshest pizza available it is time to start looking recipes. The internet is a great source of information and searching for quality, easy to make, pizza dough recipes is not difficult. Making a pizza from scratch is labor intensive but it can also be fun. The creation of personal handmade pizzas can be a family fun event. All we need is some quality dough and plenty of toppings. Making pizza at home is a great family bonding activity and is lots of fun for young children who have the chance to help in a unique way. Finally, homemade pizzas allow us to express creativity through the preparation and presentation of our products. It is a fun and inclusive activity that can create some great family memories.
A Type for Everyone
As stated earlier, pizzas can be made in several different ways. The best part of this is, unlike other foods, people with dietary restrictions can get pizza variants. A vegan can just as easily make or buy a pizza as a meat loving individual. Pizzas can be made vegetarian and can even be made with different sauces for those who are not a big fan of tomato sauce. They can be made in ways to limit calorie intake or can be made the exact opposite way and a single slice can become a hardy meal. Pizza is the type of food that can be made for anyone. In addition, the fact that the most pizzas have a decent amount of slices affords us the ability to share. We can offer a taste of our favorite style to our friends and vice versa. Pizza is a very social food and is often used to feed people at events or parties. It is an easy food to serve and it has the ability to accommodate picky eaters. Pizza is truly one of those foods that bring people together in a good way. So next time you are unsure of what to eat or serve at a party remember pizza is always a solid option.