Stuffed crust pizza

Stuffed crust pizza is a type of pizza that has cheese and possibly other ingredients stuffed into the crust. The concept was originally conceived by Pizza Hut in 1995 and has since become popular in many different pizzerias worldwide.

History

The idea for stuffed crust pizza was patented by Pizza Hut in 1995. The original patent describes a method for making a pizza that includes the steps of providing a layer of dough, placing a layer of cheese on the dough, folding the dough over the cheese, and baking the pizza. This method was a significant departure from traditional pizza-making methods, which typically involve spreading a layer of cheese on top of the dough and then adding toppings.

Variations

There are many variations of stuffed crust pizza. Some pizzerias offer crusts stuffed with mozzarella cheese, while others use a blend of cheeses. Some versions also include additional ingredients in the crust, such as pepperoni, sausage, or jalapeno peppers. In addition to the traditional round shape, some pizzerias offer stuffed crust pizzas in other shapes, such as squares or rectangles.

Popularity

Stuffed crust pizza has become popular worldwide. In addition to Pizza Hut, many other pizzerias, both chain and independent, now offer their own versions of stuffed crust pizza. The concept has also been adapted for frozen pizzas sold in supermarkets.

Criticism

Despite its popularity, stuffed crust pizza has also been criticized. Some critics argue that the extra cheese in the crust makes the pizza too heavy and detracts from the balance of flavors. Others argue that it is a gimmick that detracts from the simplicity and authenticity of traditional pizza.

See also

• Pizza Hut
• Pizza
• Cheese