Variety In Pizza
Margherita: A classic Italian pizza featuring tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil. It's known for its simplicity and vibrant colors.
Pepperoni: This is one of the most popular pizza types in the United States. It features tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and slices of pepperoni, a spicy Italian sausage.
Neapolitan: Originating from Naples, Italy, this pizza has a thin, soft, and chewy crust with simple toppings like tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. It's cooked quickly in a wood-fired oven.
Sicilian: Sicilian pizza is characterized by its thick, rectangular crust. It's often topped with tomato sauce, a blend of cheeses, and various toppings. The crust is typically light and fluffy.
Chicago Deep-Dish: This style of pizza is known for its deep, buttery crust that forms a deep dish to hold generous layers of cheese, toppings, and chunky tomato sauce. It's hearty and filling.
Hawaiian: This pizza features tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, and pineapple. It's known for its sweet and savory combination.
BBQ Chicken: A pizza with a barbecue sauce base, topped with cooked chicken, red onions, and sometimes bacon. It's known for its smoky and tangy flavors.
White Pizza: Instead of tomato sauce, white pizza uses a garlic-infused olive oil or white sauce as the base. It's typically topped with mozzarella cheese and a variety of other ingredients like spinach, mushrooms, and ricotta cheese.
Margarita: Not to be confused with the Margherita, the Margarita pizza typically includes tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, and sometimes sliced olives and fresh basil.
Calzone: While not a traditional pizza, calzone is a folded pizza that resembles a turnover or a stuffed pizza pocket. It's typically filled with cheese, sauce, and various toppings, similar to a pizza.
Vegetarian: A pizza loaded with a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, tomatoes, and more. It can be made with either tomato sauce or a white sauce.
Seafood: Seafood pizzas feature a variety of seafood toppings like shrimp, clams, mussels, or even anchovies. These are often found in coastal regions.
Breakfast Pizza: Breakfast pizzas are topped with breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheese. They're a popular brunch option.
Buffalo Chicken: Inspired by Buffalo chicken wings, this pizza features buffalo sauce, diced or shredded chicken, and sometimes blue cheese dressing or crumbles.
Tandoori Pizza: Combining elements of Indian cuisine, tandoori pizza features tandoori-spiced chicken or paneer as a topping along with Indian-inspired sauces and vegetables.
