Much more than a meal, the pizza It is for Italy culture, socialization and the art of knowing how to do things well. The love for an exquisite popular product. It dates back over a thousand years, when it was not as we know it today. Adapting to the time and place has been one of the successes of the pizza.
You should always have wheat flour, beer yeast, salt and good water as quality ingredients.
Over time, another ingredient that has become basic has been incorporated: tomato. With him, coming from America, the pizza it won in flavor and texture. Although at that time many people distrusted the toxicity of tomato. It was in the most popular areas of Naples where it was incorporated giving it an exquisite flavor.
Naples, the cradle of pizza
The first as we know it today in this city was made from a bread. From baked pizzas to the most popular ones like fried pizza. The genuine city of Naples has led to the pizza being declared by UNESCO as Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
A recognition that finally came last December. After the petition was made since 2009 and millions of signatures endorsed this recognition.
Currently, consumption around the world rises to more than 5.000 million pizzas, being the most eaten dish. Americans are the main consumers. The boom came to the United States after its troops discovered pizza at the end of the Second World War. They increased their consumption when they returned to their country to currently exceed 13 kg.
The second consumers are of course the Italians, who eat 7,6 kg of pizza per year. In the wonderful city of Naples, tribute is paid to it and the highest quality of the product is ensured. The measurements, the fermentation times, the temperature and its cooking in wood-fired ovens are essential for fans of this food.
From all this culture the only existing denomination of origin of it was born, under the name of pizza napoletana verace artigianale.
Of types we will find a multitude. The most classic are the margarita, in honor of Queen Margarita its ingredients. They are tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese. They also represent the colors of the Italian flag. Then there is the marinera, the four seasons and the four cheeses.
On your trip to Italy remember not to order it with fruit such as pineapple. For a pizza lover it is a difficult sin to forgive.
The pizza pairing
It is very broad and will depend largely on its ingredients. If it is made from vegetables, a fruity white wine can combine well. If you have anchovies, a wine with more body will be ideal. If the predominant ingredient is cheeses, a wine with wood can be a great pairing.
In Italy there are great wines and you cannot miss the opportunity to taste them and be advised. We can't forget about beer. In particular Italian craft beers that can be great with pizza.
So, we let you enjoy it with the incredible Italian ingredients, its cheeses or vegetables. A special mention to artichokes, arugula, basil and capers. Its sausages such as salami and its excellent oils. Ah! And remember that the protocol allows eating with your hands.
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