Chicago-style pizza

Chicago-style pizza is a style of pizza that originated in Chicago, United States. It is characterized by its unique, deep-dish style, with a thick, buttery crust, chunky tomato sauce, and a generous amount of cheese. The pizza is typically baked in a round, steel pan that is more similar to a cake or pie pan than a typical pizza pan. The dough is pressed up onto the sides of the pan, forming a bowl for a very thick layer of toppings.

Etymology

The term "Chicago-style pizza" is derived from the city of its origin, Chicago, United States. The style was developed in the mid-20th century, with the first known pizzeria offering this style being Pizzeria Uno, which opened in 1943.

History

The origins of Chicago-style pizza are tied to the city's Italian immigrant community in the early 20th century. The first pizzeria to offer this style of pizza was Pizzeria Uno, which opened in 1943 in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago. The deep-dish style quickly became popular, and by the 1970s, it had become synonymous with the city's culinary scene.

Characteristics

Chicago-style pizza is known for its deep-dish style, with a thick, buttery crust that is often compared to a pie crust. The crust is typically made from a high-gluten flour, which gives it its characteristic chewy texture. The pizza is topped with a generous amount of cheese, usually mozzarella, followed by various toppings such as sausage, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. The pizza is then topped with a chunky tomato sauce, which is typically made from crushed tomatoes and seasoned with herbs and spices.

Variations

There are several variations of Chicago-style pizza, including the stuffed pizza and the thin-crust pizza. The stuffed pizza is similar to the deep-dish style, but with an additional layer of dough on top of the cheese and toppings, creating a sort of "pizza pie". The thin-crust pizza, on the other hand, is more similar to the traditional Italian pizza, with a thin, crispy crust and less emphasis on the toppings.

See also

• Pizza in the United States
• List of pizza varieties by country
• New York-style pizza

References

Chicago-style pizza Resources
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