Pizza Ingredients Make All the Difference

Pizza, in its many incarnations, often tops peoples' lists of all-time favorite foods. This is true because of the ease of its finger food status, the variety of toppings, and all-around deliciousness. All of the benefits of construction keep the flavor appealing, memorable and crave worthy for life. While not usually the home cooked meal that your grandmother or mother made for you when you were growing up, it is still one of the foods you remember from youth that connects you with happy memories and is a nice compliment to new memories in the making.

The foundation of any pie will always be the dough or bread and your choice of sauces. These two preparations and options are only the beginning of the flavor experience. On one hand, the dough can be regularly made or gluten free. It can be prepared long before serving or it can be made fresh for each baking. It is what holds all of the toppings together on a pie, in a calzone, etc. Your crispy thin or doughy deep dish crust begins the textural experience of the pizza. On the other hand, the other foundation element, the sweetness of the tomato, the herbs of a pesto, the lightness of olive oil, or the creamy flavor of a "white sauce" blend with the toppings that are chosen for your pie. The sauce elevates and compliments the vegetables, fruits, meats, and poultry you've chosen.

When it comes to toppings, freshness can make all the difference. The distinguishable qualities of the individual vegetable or meat, for examples, stand out when they are applied in a layering in classic pizza style. Whether you choose all veggies, all meat or plain, the foundation elements of the dough and sauce still have an opportunity to create a mouthwatering experience in the mouth. But let's not forget the cheese. It can come as the only topping, it can come under or over the other toppings, or it can come sprinkled on or even stuffed into the dough. No matter what you choose, the ingredients ultimately can make or break your pie experience.

Pizza will always hold a place as favorite with a great number of food fans and it's no wonder. Whether you can manage to get a full serving of vegetables while enjoying a slice or you're just throwing caution to the wind and enjoying a major calorie fest, pizza is a delicious meal frequently enjoyed by many. So what sort of pie will you choose?