or () is a variety of
pizza
Pizza is an Italian cuisine, Italian, specifically Neapolitan cuisine, Neapolitan, dish typically consisting of a flat base of Leavening agent, leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomato, cheese, and other ingredients, baked at a high t ...
baked in large rectangular trays, and generally sold in rectangular or square slices by weight, with prices marked per kilogram or per 100 grams.
This type of pizza was invented in
Rome
Rome (Italian language, Italian and , ) is the capital city and most populated (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio Regions of Italy, region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special named with 2, ...
, Italy, and is common throughout Italy.
Many variations and styles of exist, and the dish is available in other areas of the world in addition to Italy.
Preparation
In the most traditional Italian shops, such as
pizzerias and bakeries, pizza is often cooked in a wood-fired oven.
In today's establishments, electric ovens are also often used. The rectangular pizza shape
makes it easier to cut and divide the pizza to the buyer's desire, which is often distinguished by weight.
The dish is often eaten as a casual,
takeaway dish that is eaten outside the restaurants where it is served,
such as in a
piazza
A town square (or public square, urban square, city square or simply square), also called a plaza or piazza, is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town or city, and which is used for community gatherings. Rela ...
.
See also
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Pizza by the slice
References
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Street food
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