Which pizza has the most meat? Best pizza in the world

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Today I would like to tell you about the most famous types of pizza.

Pizza– traditional Italian flatbread with various fillings. Pizza has always been and is very popular not only in Italy, but throughout the world. This dish can be called international. It is loved and popular in our country.

There are a great many types of this flatbread, but today I will tell you only about the most famous ones.

The most common and traditional thing for Italians is pizza. "Margarita" (Pizza Margherita).

It includes:

- tomatoes;

- Italian cheese – mozzarella;

- basil;

- olives.

The history of the appearance of this pizza is interesting. In 1889, the birthday of Queen Margaret of Savoy of Italy was celebrated.

Pizza was served in the shape of the colors of the Italian flag: red (tomatoes), white (mozzarella), green (basil).

The Queen liked the pizza so much that she ordered it to be named after herself - Margherita.

In second place in popularity Neapolitan pizza (Pizza Neapolitano)

It consists of:

Parmesan;

Tomatoes;

Mozzarella;

Basilica,

Anchovies and oregano.

Pizza has a classic composition too Capricciosa (Pizza capricciosa) – tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes and green and black olives.

For cheese lovers, there is a pizza consisting of only one cheese, it’s called “Four Cheeses” (Pizza ai quattro formaggi) . Four different types of cheese are used to prepare it.

The most original Pizza quattro stagioni- pizza “Four Seasons”. It is divided into four parts. And each part symbolizes a certain time of the year: spring, summer, autumn or winter. Spring is artichokes and olives, summer is black pepper and the famous Italian sausage - salami, autumn is tomatoes and mozzarella cheese (like Margherita), and winter – boiled eggs and mushrooms.

There are many types of pizza with seafood and various types of fish: with tuna ( Pizza al tonno), with seafood ( Pizza ai frutti di mare).

Among the variety of dishes, pizza is in great demand. It can be found on every restaurant menu.

There are a huge number of its varieties. Some types are made according to traditional recipes.

Types of pizza differ not only in different toppings and dough composition, but also have different shapes. In restaurants, pizza is served in various original forms for decoration.

The original preparation of the dish, pizza, dates back to the early 19th century. In Italy, there is a list of the most common and famous Italian pizzas.

Let's look at the names and ingredients of the national dish in the table:

Knowing the basic composition of the filling, you can easily decide on ordering a dish to suit every taste.

In Italy there is a pizza that was invented by a scientist, it is served only to special people and has a high cost. According to the recipe, the top is decorated with natural caviar.

List of the most popular pizzas with names and recipes

The first flat cakes appeared in Ancient Greece, they were greased with butter and decorated with various products.

Over time, national pizzas appeared in each country, which were made according to their own recipe with the addition of various products.

Let's look at what kind of pizzas there are in different cities:

1. In Japan, the most famous pizza is cheese and seafood. The Japanese version does not use tomatoes for the filling; squid ink is added to the dough.

   Due to this, the finished cake acquires a black color.

2. In Sweden, a traditional dish is nut and meat pizza. It is prepared with chicken, nuts, bananas and pineapple. It tastes spicy due to the large amount of curry seasoning.
3. Hungary has its own recipe for the dish; it is deep-fried. Used for cooking yeast dough, after which it is fried, a layer of sour cream and a layer of grated cheese are applied on top.
4. In Lebanon, the dish is prepared with minced meat and served cold. On ready-made flatbread Apply a layer of minced meat and put it in the oven.
5. Turkey has its own recipes for the dish. A distinctive feature is bread crumbs, which are mixed with various vegetables and laid out on a flatbread.

   The filling includes tomato, herbs, spices, minced meat, and onions.

6. In the Brazilian national cold dish, beets, carrots, eggs, and raisins are added to the filling. Use green peas for decoration.
7. In France they are made according to a special recipe. A thin flatbread is rolled out, and the filling of onion, curd cheese and sausage is placed on top.
8. English pizza has different recipes. For the filling you need sausages, tomatoes, potatoes, eggs, and cheese. It is a cold breakfast dish.

Each country has its own traditions and customs, according to which they prepare their national dishes. The main dish is pizza.

For its preparation there are different fillings, composition of the dough and methods of frying the flatbread.

Original serving: in the form of pancakes, hearts or cake

To decorate festive table, there is an original design for various dishes, including pizza.

Among the variety of dishes, lazy pizza is popular, which is prepared in the form of pancakes and fried in a frying pan. The advantage is the shortest amount of preparation time.

To prepare it yourself you will need the following products:

• 300 grams of first grade wheat flour.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda or baking powder.
• 1 cup thick sour cream.
• 2 eggs.
• 200 grams of any sausage or bacon.
• 100 grams of cheese.
• A pinch of salt, to everyone's taste.
• Vegetable or olive oil for baking pancakes.

Once all the ingredients are at hand, you can start preparing it.

It consists of the following steps:

1. Mix sour cream with soda and salt in a container and leave for 5 minutes for the soda to begin its effect.
2. Beat two chicken eggs, combine with the finished mass.
3. Prepare the filling from chopped tomato, cheese, fine grater, sausage cubes.
4. Mix the filling ingredients with the dough, add flour, mix everything thoroughly.
5. Spoon the dough into pancakes onto a hot frying pan, turning each side alternately.

Ready-made pancakes - pizza can be decorated with herbs and served hot to the table.

Recently, they have become more likely to bake pizza in the form of a cake, which is made in several layers.

To prepare an unusual cake yourself, you need to follow the basic steps:

1. Buy ready-made dough cakes at the store.
2. Place a layer of new filling on each new crust.
3. The first layer can be chicken meat or bacon mixed with mayonnaise, onions and herbs.
4. Lay out the second cake layer with cheese, tomato, and pepper.
5. The third layer is mozzarella, sausage, mushrooms, green peas.
6. Once all layers are completed, wrap the finished pizza with dough and place in a preheated oven.
7. Bake at 200 degrees for half an hour.

The finished dish is cut like a cake into pieces of the same size.

You can make a heart-shaped pizza for the holiday. Let's look at the recipe for its preparation step by step.

Ingredients:

• Flour 2 cups.
• Water 300 ml.
• Yeast 15 gr.
• Vegetable oil.
• Pizza sauce.
• Tomatoes.
• Zucchini.
• Pepperoni.
• Pitted olives.

Cooking method:

1. Combine water, flour, yeast, mix all ingredients thoroughly to form a tight dough.
2. Divide the dough into several parts, roll out flat cakes 1-2 cm thick. Make a heart out of each.
3. Apply sauce on top of each heart and place filling in different order.
4. Place the products in the oven, preheated to 220 degrees.
5. Bake until done for 20 minutes.

To prepare an original design for baked goods or pizza yourself at home, you can look at photos on the Internet.

If you apply a little imagination and patience, you can please your family and friends with beautiful pastries.

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If you don't want to go to the trouble of preparing this delicious and popular dish, you can easily order pizza online and have it delivered straight to your home. Below are the most popular types of pizza, which are preferred by residents of Russia and Ukraine.

TOP 10 most popular types of pizza

10th place. Pizza "Four Seasons". Each of the four parts of the base contains completely different fillings, symbolizing one of the seasons. Great option for lovers of variety and original presentation of dishes.

9th place. Hawaiian Pizza. This species got its name thanks to one of the main ingredients, which resembles the bright sun on the Hawaiian Islands - pineapple. In addition to this, the pizza includes cream sauce, ham, red onion and mozzarella cheese.

8th place. Pizza "Capriciosa". It can be called a classic of Italian pizza. Pizza capricciosa contains champignons, pickled cherry tomatoes, olives, ham and two types of cheese: Parmesan and Ricotta.

7th place. Pizza Calzone. The filling in this type of pizza is hidden inside the dough, and it is shaped like an envelope. In some areas of Italy, calzone is used as a snack. It is prepared with both salty and sweet fillings.

6th place. Pizza "Neapolitan". This particular pizza was on the menu of the very first pizzeria. She can be called the founder of this Italian dish. Its recipe was legalized by the Minister of Agriculture of Italy, which is why it is not subject to change. Neapolitano pizza includes anchovies, fresh tomatoes, several types of cheese and basil.

5th place. Pizza with seafood. One of the most exquisite types of pizza. The freshest seafood is used as the main ingredients. Squid, shrimp, mussels and octopus combined with creamy sauce, mozzarella cheese and herbs, what could be tastier?

4th place. Pizza "Four cheese". A real find for lovers of noble varieties of cheese. Not used in this type of pizza tomato paste, interrupting the delicate taste and aroma of melting Mozzarella, Parmesan, Dor Blue and Fontina cheeses.

3rd place. Pizza Diabola. This pizza is preferred by fans of spicy dishes. Thanks to pepperoni sausage, bacon, bell pepper, Mozzarella cheese and Shirachi sauce, its taste is very rich and multifaceted.

2nd place. Pizza "Sicilian". Soft, incredibly juicy pizza with an unusual square shape. It consists of three main ingredients - Pecorino cheese, anchovies and a lot of tomatoes. Onions, herbs, olives or mushrooms are added if desired.

1 place. Pizza Margherita. The most popular pizza not only in Russia, but throughout the world. Its composition is extremely simple - tomato or cream sauce, tomatoes and a lot of Mozzarella cheese. A classic that is definitely worth trying.

09.04.2016

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Pizza is one of the most favorite treats for millions of people. This is the most popular dish in all countries. Nowadays you can’t find a person who doesn’t know what pizza is. Did you know that her path to worldwide fame began with the tables of poor peasants who put everything they had at hand on a flatbread made of dough? Over time, the dish was improved and reached royal feasts. Italy is considered the birthplace of pizza; this country has primacy in the variety of recipes and cooking skills. Sauces, seasonings, and all kinds of filling ingredients will please the most demanding taster. Among all existing recipes You can highlight the most popular pizzas all over the world.

TOP 5 most popular pizzas:

1. Classic Margarita

In Italy, Margherita is considered a national treasure. It cannot be otherwise, because she is the progenitor of all modern species. Please note that the main ingredients included in its composition are the same color as the Italian flag:
Basil – green;
Mozzarella cheese – white;
Tomatoes are red.
“Margherita” is the most popular and widespread pizza option around the world.


2. Traditional "Neapolitan"

The rightful second place in the list of pizza types is taken by “Neapolitan”. It gained such popularity thanks to its simple and refined taste. The highest quality olive oil must be used during the cooking process. The ingredients are quite simple:
Tomatoes without peel;
"Parmesan" and "Mozzarella";
Anchovies;
Basil.
This recipe dates back to the distant past. An interesting fact is that the famous Alexandre Dumas himself mentioned this delicious dish, which was indispensable on the menu of the Neapolitan poor, admiring the resourcefulness of ordinary people.


3. Four Cheese Pizza

The Four Cheese Pizza includes:
Semi-soft cheese “Scamorza”;
White Mozzarella cheese;
Whey cheese "Ricotta";
Blue cheese "Gorgonzola"
What when preparing this delicious pizza As many as four types of cheese are used, you can guess by hearing its name. Italian chefs have diversified the classic recipe with such an abundance of cheese products.


4. The original "Four Seasons"

The popularity of “Four Seasons” is explained by an interesting combination of ingredients:
Champignons - winter;
Sausage products - summer;
Seafood - spring;
Tomatoes - autumn.
As you can see, each component of the dish symbolizes a certain time of year. Of course, mozzarella and greens remain indispensable in the recipe.


5. American version “Hawaiian”

This option is especially popular with those who adore exotic tastes. The original combination of ingredients brought “Hawaiian” pizza to fifth place among the most popular pizzas in the world:
"Mozzarella";
A pineapple;
Ham.
This American recipe considered the most purchased in pizzerias.
The choice of all kinds of pizzas is huge. During the cooking process it becomes possible to use different variants combinations of ingredients in one dish. Only cheese is an indispensable product that occupies the main place; not a single recipe can do without cheese.

Pizza is probably one of the most popular Italian dishes. This is not surprising - ease of preparation, high nutritional value and excellent taste make it a wonderful dish for a quick snack.

Nowadays pizza is on the menu of almost any cafe or restaurant. And Moscow establishments are no exception. So where in Moscow can you try the most delicious pizza?

1. Papa John's pizzeria chain

Despite the fact that this chain of pizzerias came to us from the USA, Papa John's takes pride of place in our ranking of establishments with the most delicious Italian pizza. Thin or traditional dough, a lot delicious filling and a guaranteed bonus - pickled pepper and garlic Sause in every pizza box!

Papa John's pizza can be ordered in as many as 4 (!) sizes: from small to XXL with a diameter of 40 centimeters. This pizzeria chain also has very convenient delivery and 50 pickup points in Moscow and the Moscow region.

By the way: when you order pizza on the website and pick it up, the pizzeria gives you an additional discount!

The list of pickup points can be found on the official website of the network.

2. Delivery service "Mosgorpizza"

Mosgorpizza does not have a restaurant chain or pick-up points, while the delivery zone covers not only Moscow, but also the immediate Moscow region: Kotelniki, Lyubertsy, Khimki, Krasnogorsk, Reutov. Delivery is made strictly within an hour.

Here you can choose 3 sizes of pizza at thin dough: 25, 33 or 45 cm. For true romantics, Mosgorpizza offers exclusive heart-shaped pizza. And instead of everyone’s favorite “4 cheese” pizza, “Mosgorpizza” offers a new product – “5 cheese” pizza! You can also try Arabic pizza with chopped beef, mozzarella cheese, hot pepper jalapeno, Arabic spices and vegetables.

Among the additional bonuses, the pizzeria provides a 15% discount on birthdays, drinks or sushi, and discounts of up to 15% on large orders.

3. Cafe-pizzeria "Academy"

Cozy furnishings with a Mediterranean accent will help you immerse yourself in a warm, homely atmosphere.

Regular guests of the cafe rate the local pizza as “correct”, that is, as close as possible to Italian in taste. The cafe is ideal for friendly meetings, business lunches or spending time with children.

On weekends, families with children gather here: the pizzeria starts a children's entertainment program, and cheerful animators will help keep the kids busy with games or teach them how to cook the restaurant's signature dishes.

The signature dish at the Academy is especially popular - pizza with grilled vegetables and spring sauce.

Addresses you can see the pizzeria cafe.

4. Restaurant "Rukola"

The main slogan of the restaurant: “Italian cuisine for fair money!” And indeed, pizza prices here start from 280 rubles. For example, authentic Italian Neapolitano pizza with bacon and mozzarella cheese costs only 460 rubles.

Here, even a person with a small income can try all the dishes that were previously considered a symbol of a glamorous life. Parma ham with baked pear and honey sauce, risotto with seafood - you can try all this without fear for your wallet. And at the same time everything is very tasty!

At the moment, 4 Arugula restaurants are open in Moscow. The interior is dominated by green color, there are checkered curtains on the windows, and bright accents are placed in the interior, which makes the serving of even the most ordinary pizza soulful.

Restaurant addresses:

• Arbat street, 19;
• st. Trade Union, 104;
• Klimentovsky lane, building 10, building 2;
• Nikolskaya, 8/1 building 1.

5. Zotman Pizza Pie Restaurant

If you are tired of the same old pizza and want to try something new, then this is the place for you! Have you ever seen a pizza with Nutella, M&M's and cream cheese with berries? What about Brooklyn thick crust pie pizza? It’s very easy to try new things at the Zotman Pizza Pie restaurant!

Potatoes, fennel seeds, pistachios are all traditional pizza toppings at Zotman Pizza Pie. By the way, delicious sauces for the edges of pizza - also an invention of this restaurant.

In summer you can relax on the open veranda, and in winter - under a cozy roof.

Restaurant addresses:

• B. Nikitskaya, 23/14/9;
• Marshala Tukhachevsky, 41, building 1;
• Rublevskoe highway, 42 building 1.

6. Restaurant “Il Forno”

This trendy restaurant positions itself as a restaurant with real Italian pizza, which is cooked in a wood-fired oven (by the way, “il forno” is “oven” in Italian) according to traditional Italian recipes.

The bright interior will help you plunge into the atmosphere of comfort in the very center of Moscow. Here you can try delicious traditional pizza, prepared according to the author's concept. It has a lot of toppings, and the pizza is made with a crispy thin crust.

Specialties include pizza with pear and Gorgonzola and pizza on rye dough with arugula, shrimp and cherry tomatoes. The average price of 1 pizza is 700 rubles.

The restaurant offers several bonuses for its customers:

• 20% discount on the menu on weekdays from 11.00 to 17.00;
• homemade breakfasts;
• delivery from 11.00 to 23.00.

Restaurant addresses:

• st. Neglinnaya, 8/10;
• st. Ostozhenka, 3/14;
• Kutuzovsky prospect, 2/1, building 6.

7. Restaurant "Extra Virgin"

The main menu in the restaurant is Mediterranean: charcoal grill, pizza and wood-burning oven, homebaked bread, signature wines and cocktails.

On the restaurant menu a large number of flour dishes: focaccia, bruschetta, Italian bread with olive oil and, of course, real Italian pizza. Pizza here is served in a single size – 40 cm – and is made with exquisite thin dough. The average price of pizza is quite affordable and is about 650 rubles.

In the “Extra Virgin” restaurant, in addition to the most popular types of pizza, guests are offered to try pizza with roast beef, Kalamata olives and mustard sauce, pizza with caprese, basil and tomatoes, as well as a unique black pizza with seafood! The effect of black dough is achieved by natural dye obtained from seafood.

Address: st. Pokrovka, 17.

8. Restaurant “La Prima”

This restaurant is famous not only for its excellent pizza, but also for its various musical delights. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings there is live music by the band SLANG. The repertoire includes only foreign hits - in the styles of “disco”, “house”, “Latin”, “pop”, “soul”. Sometimes famous Italian singers perform at the restaurant.

The menu includes both hearty breakfasts and dishes for a relaxing dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Pizza, Italian salads and delicacies, meat and fish dishes, pasta - any guest can try all this.

The restaurant is famous for its exquisite interior, reminiscent of the classic style of imperial times. The effect of liveliness is created by small trees in tubs placed throughout the restaurant.

The assortment of pizza in this restaurant is quite wide; it is served on thin dough with a substantial amount of toppings. The signature pizza “La Prima” is stuffed with smoked duck breast, chicken fillet, quail eggs And tomato sauce with greens. The average price of a pizza is 700 rubles.

By the way: the restaurant is open 24 hours a day, which is very convenient for guests with a busy pace of life.

Address: st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka building 32 building 1

8. Pizzeria “Bocconcino”

The origins of this pizzeria are in the Italian Forte dei Marmi, a popular resort town. This is where everyone's favorite pizzeria exists, with a Mediterranean atmosphere and authentic homemade food, attracting both tourists and the sophisticated local crowd.

Mikhail Gokhner, owner of the Bocconcino pizzeria in Moscow, decided to become a worthy successor to the traditions of the Italian establishment. Original designer interior and homemade Italian cuisine with delicious pizza!

An important advantage of pizzeria “Bocconcino” is real Italian ingredients: Parma ham, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, scamorza, stracchino, pecorrino cheeses, etc. This is where guests can try pizza with real black truffles and truffle oil.

The pizzeria's pricing policy is quite affordable. The average price of a pizza is 600 rubles, while the cheapest pizza (pizza with champignons) costs 380 rubles, and the most expensive (pizza with truffles) costs 1,100 rubles.

The pizzeria also provides delivery services.

Addresses :

• Leninsky Prospekt, 109, shopping center "RIO", 3rd floor;
• Strastnoy Boulevard, 7;
• Novoslobodskaya street, 24;
• Kutuzovsky Prospekt, 48, shopping center “Vremena Goda”, 2nd floor.

9. Pesto Cafe

Pesto Cafe position themselves as affordable family restaurants serving homemade Italian cuisine. At the same time, prices in this establishment are affordable for the vast majority of guests.

The cafe recreates the pleasant atmosphere of an Italian cafe, the interior is dominated by a soothing green color, and porcelain plates and paintings hang on the walls with authentic checkered wallpaper. From the very beginning, the cafe set itself a high standard for the quality of service and menu - and strictly adheres to this standard.

The cafe menu was developed by Italian chef Andrei Dipino. Italian products are used in the kitchen, and Dipino inherited recipes from his grandmother and father. All ingredients for pizza (dough, sauces) and other dishes are prepared in the restaurant itself and are stored for only 24 hours. No semi-finished or frozen foods – that’s the motto of Pesto Cafe.

All pizza in the establishment is prepared on thin dough and has delicious toppings. They also serve rare Italian pizza “Tonno Chipolla” with mozzarella cheese, red onion and tuna at a very affordable price of 370 rubles.

The average price of pizza at Pesto Cafe is only 400 rubles. If you wish, you can order pizza delivered to your home.

Addresses:

• Zatsepsky Val, 2;
• Mira Avenue, 74;
• st. Skhodnenskaya, 56, shopping center "Kaleidoscope";
• Pyatnitskaya st., 29/8.

As you can see, Moscow is rich in establishments with delicious Italian food: both famous and intimate, both expensive and affordable. And we are confident that in the future you will be able to successfully add new establishments to our selection!