Are you a pizza lover? Ever wonder what the differences between bases are, or where they originated from? You will get a better understanding of the differences after reading this article. You might not even like pizza that much, which is strange, but after reading the following information, you will at least look good in front of your friends the next time pizza night comes around.
The Difference Between Pizza Bases
Thin Bases
In general, people tend to think of New York when they think of thin pizza crust. What many do not realize is that thin bases actually come from Italy. Italy also happens t be the first country to use the brick oven. If you really want a proper thin crust pizza, you need to visit Sicily. This type of crust is made by rolling the dough into thin sheets. Thin pizza crusts take less time to cook than their thicker counterparts. Even places that are known for their thick crusts are making thin-crusted pizza. It all depends on the person who is ordering the pizza, as everyone has different likes and dislikes.
Thick Bases
Thick crust pizza bases do not really have any place of origin. Chicago is one of the places that are well-known for their thick bases and many believe the area to be where this type of base originated. Thick crust pizza is made in more or less the same way as thin-crust pizza, with the difference being that the dough is placed deeper in the pan, especially around the edges. It is for this reason that this type of base takes longer to cook. Thick-based pizza usually has more toppings, which makes them more popular than thinner bases.
Deep Dish Pizza
This is the totally extreme version of Thick crust pizza bases. Deep dish pizza originates in the city of Chicago and is prepared in a different way. The crust (outer edges) of the pizza are much thicker and higher than thick, or thin-crust pizzas. You could actually think of a deep-dish pizza as a pie, more than a pizza. They usually have the most toppings and is just a filling as a pie.
Whatever you prefer, there is a pizza and a base out there just for you. Billions of people around the world enjoy this Italian-born dish on a daily basis. Anyone can enjoy a pizza, even if you happen to be a vegan.
