Welcome, pizza lovers! Today, we set out on a mouthwatering journey into the origins of everyone's favourite cheesy delight – pizza! While many account its invention to the Italians. But the story of pizza goes back much further than you might think. So, grab a slice, sit back, and join us. Well, the roots of pizza can actually be traced back to ancient times- Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all had their own versions of flatbreads. These early versions of pizza were baked with toppings like cheese, herbs, and olive oil. A city in Italy- Naples is known for the birthplace of pizza. In the 1800s, a flatbread known as 'Pizzaiola' was created there. Initially, this dish consisted of a bread base topped with only tomato sauce and garlic.
It was named -'Pomodoro e Mozzarella' pizza. Sounds simple yet delicious In 1889, the Margherita pizza was created as a tribute to Queen Margherita of Savoy. Pizza topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, represented the colours of the. Italian flag. Raffaele Esposito, a skilled Neapolitan pizza maker, is the creator of Margherita pizza. So, birth of modern pizza can be traced back to Naples, where the first pizzeria opened its doors. This historic pizzeria is still serving delicious pizzas today. The popularity of pizza spread throughout Italy very quickly. After World War II, the taste of. Pizza went global. Soldiers rediscovered Italian delicacies, and migrant families brought recipes to new lands, like the UK, where locals fell in love with the delicacy. Pizza is undeniably Italian! Pizzas like Margherita and Marinara are among the most famous Italian creations. People all around the world enjoy pizza and have put their own unique twists on it. So, the next time you take a bite of that hot, cheesy goodness, remember the rich history behind it.
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