Pizza
By Delmondo Sorell
Pizza is one Italian food that has been around in one form or another for centuries. Pizzas may have come from Italy, but they are popular foods all over the world. Pizza is one of the most popular foods in America today with 93% of Americans eating at least 1 pizza a month. Pizzas are one of the most ancient dishes in the world history and still have an every growing fame. Pizzas are one of the dishes which have an every gaining fame and popularity. There are different types of pizzas available in the world today. Pizzas can be made with all sorts of ingredients, including tomatoes, cheese, olives, sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, peppers and even pineapple. Pizzas can also be made without meat for vegetarians and without cheese for vegans. Pizza is normally eaten hot (typically at lunch or dinner), but leftovers are often eaten cold. Pizza recipes are usually loaded with calories and piled high with fat. Pizza may be associated more often with Italy, but the Mexican variety is hardly just a cheap knock-off. Pizza crust is a type of bread that is high in carbs and most pizza sauces

have a lot of sugar in them. Pizza is a perfect example of how you can make a minor modification to your diet, without giving up the foods you adore, and still attain some healthy weight loss. Ask for low fat mozzarella cheese, and avoid the high fat toppings: pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, extra cheese and stick to red sauces, red sauces have fewer calories and fats, and more nutrients, than white sauces. Pizzas are generally round, baked with desired toppings on it. Toppings include pepperoni, black olives and a colourful mix of fresh vegetables. Tomato pizza does not have to be boring and you can use either fresh, canned or sun-dried tomatoes depending on the flavour and texture you want. Pizza dough is easy to make and is a family favourite in most households. Pizza dough can be used to make various dishes, other than the traditional Italian style pizza. It can even be used to make great tasting desserts to serve to party guests. Pizza dough can be stored in the refrigerator for three days and will keep in the freezer for two months. Pizza dough can be frozen in ball shapes or can be shaped to fit your favourite pan before freezing. Dough Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm water 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon shortening 1 tablespoon corn meal 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 package yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour or unbleached white flour. Dough may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bake your pizza dough without any sauces or toppings, and then add French onion dip, ranch dressing or cream cheese dip as a base. Bake pizza 6 to 7 minutes, or until dough is crisp.
Pizza is one Italian food that has been around in one form or another for centuries.