Quad City–style pizza

Quad City–style pizza is a unique style of pizza that originated in the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois in the United States. This style of pizza is characterized by its distinctive dough, sauce, and toppings.

History

The Quad City–style pizza was first created in the mid-20th century in the Quad Cities area. The first pizzeria to serve this style of pizza was Tony's Pizzeria, which opened in 1952. The style has since spread to other parts of the United States, with several pizzerias in the Midwest now offering Quad City–style pizza.

Characteristics

Quad City–style pizza is known for its unique dough, which is made with malt syrup. This gives the crust a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The dough is also rolled out and tossed to create a thin and crispy crust.

The sauce used in Quad City–style pizza is typically a smooth, red sauce made from tomatoes, spices, and sometimes a hint of cayenne pepper. The sauce is spread evenly over the dough before the toppings are added.

Toppings on a Quad City–style pizza are typically under the cheese, with the pizza cut into strips instead of slices. The most common toppings include sausage, which is typically a lean pork variety with fennel and other spices, and mozzarella cheese.

Variations

There are several variations of Quad City–style pizza, including the "Special" which includes sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers, and the "Taco Pizza" which includes refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and taco-seasoned meat.

See also

• Chicago-style pizza
• New York-style pizza
• Pizza in the United States