Pizza

Pizza is a dish made from a round dough base covered with various ingredients and baked, traditionally in a hot oven. The classic version associated with Italian cuisine often includes tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, but many other varieties exist with different toppings.

The dough is usually made from flour, water, yeast and salt, then left to rise before being shaped and cooked. The combination of bread, sauce and toppings allows pizza to offer a wide range of textures and flavors.

Modern pizza developed in Naples, Italy, during the 18th and 19th centuries, where simple flatbreads with toppings became a popular food among local people. The famous pizza Margherita, traditionally prepared with tomato, mozzarella and basil, is often linked to Naples and its national colors, although the exact history of its creation is debated.

Over time, pizza spread throughout the world and adapted to many cultures, creating countless regional versions. Today, it remains both a traditional Italian food and a globally recognized dish.