Pizza is one of the world’s favourite foods. It is one thing universally loved by everyone. If you are not fond of this amazingly delicious yet simple dish, well you should try it with a different set of toppings. It is so good that it should be a symbol of world peace.
We can thank Italy for setting our standards for food and fashion so high. Did you know that in the USA approximately 350 pizza slices are eaten every second? Oh, the precious carbs and calories. But what about Australia? How do we express our undying love for this dish?
In this blog post, we will explore some interesting pizza facts that are sure to make you hungry for more. From the history of pizza to the science behind its deliciousness, read on to learn more about this classic food.
Over a thousand years ago, people in Italy created pizza just as we know it today - topped flatbreads. They first used the word "pizza" around 997 CE in a text about feudal lords and their annual homage (annual tax) consisting of 12 pizzas. Can we get back pizza as our way to pay our taxes? Then we will definitely have enough inspiration to finally learn to do our taxes.
At least something positive came up from that horrible disaster. The soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II quickly became fans of pizza. They were buying it from local street vendors and fell in love with simplicity and flavour. After the war, pizza took the world by storm and demand for pizza exploded. From a meal for poor people, it quickly transformed into a high-end dish, with interesting variations and new sets of flavours.
The pizza market in Australia was worth $479.13 million in 2021 and is set to grow at an annual rate of over 3% between 2016 and 2021. Between 2016 and 2021 the fastest-growing segment of the pizza market was chilled pizza.
Pizza in Australia is not your typical American slice. In fact, there are a variety of unique pies that are popular Down Under that you’d be hard-pressed to find stateside. In the 1980s, some Australian pizza shops began selling "gourmet pizzas," that is, pizzas with high-end ingredients such as mangoes, salmon, dill, bocconcini, tiger prawns, and unusual toppings such as kangaroo meat, emu and crocodile. The entire ecosystem on one pizza. Those were the days we experimented a lot but not things are a bit different.
Here are just a few of the more unusual pizzas you might encounter on a menu Down Under:
The first is the Hawaiian pizza. Which is, oh the irony, invented in Canada. This pizza typically features a white cheese base with ham and pineapple toppings. It might sound like an odd combination, but it’s actually delicious!
Another popular type of pizza in Australia is the meat lover's pizza. This one is exactly what it sounds like – a pie piled high with all your favourite meats, from pepperoni and sausage to bacon and chicken with BBQ sauce. If you’re a carnivore, this is the pizza for you!
If you’re looking for something a little lighter, try the seafood pizza, Marinara. This one is topped with fresh seafood like shrimp, tuna, and squid. It’s perfect for those who love the taste of the ocean!
Finally, we have the dessert pizza. While sweets on savoury dishes are always a controversial topic, there’s no denying that Aussies love their dessert pizzas! These pies are typically topped with fruit or chocolate and make for a delicious treat after your meal.
Pizza is one of the most popular dishes in Australia and there are many different types of pizza that Australians enjoy. The most popular type of pizza in Australia is the Margherita pizza, which is a simple pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Who knew? In the end, most Aussies will settle for the simplest pizza ever. It is minimalistic but our enjoyment is at maximum. Margherita pizza was created in 1889 and named after Queen Margherita of Savoy.
Aussie pizza usually has a base of barbecue sauce and mozzarella cheese, with bits of chopped bacon, ham, and fried eggs on top. Sometimes onions, garlic, mushrooms, or hot peppers are added.
This type of pizza is usually cooked in a wood-fired oven, which gives it a unique flavour.
There’s no denying that pizza is one of the most popular foods in Australia. Whether you’re grabbing a slice on the go or sitting down to a piping hot pizza fresh from the oven, it’s hard to resist this classic dish. But what are Australia’s favourite pizza toppings?
Here are some of the most popular pizza toppings in Australia:
Cheese is by far the most popular topping in Australia. Whether you like your pizza loaded with mozzarella, cheddar or another type of cheese, there’s no doubt that cheese makes the perfect pizza topping.
Tomato is another classic topping that is loved by many Australians. Whether you prefer your pizza with tomato sauce or just a few slices of fresh tomato, this tasty topping is sure to please.
This combination might sound strange to some people but it’s actually a very popular choice in Australia. The sweetness of the pineapple goes perfectly with the salty taste of ham, making for a delicious and unique pizza topping combination.
Another unusual but popular choice, bacon and egg make for a great breakfast pizza or even a late-night snack. The salty taste of bacon pairs perfectly with the creamy taste of eggs, making this a delicious and indulgent topping choice.
In order to set a Guinness World Record for the most pizzas made in an hour by a team, Domino's called on pizza masters from across the country. The event took place in Bundaberg in the Australian state of Queensland and was witnessed by people from all over the world.
After the deluge of customers, washing dishes and slicing toppings, it took just 32 minutes to reach the goal. By the time one hour had passed, 837 pizzas were handed out to people queuing in lines at the door and all those who ordered.
The most expensive pizza in the world is Louis XIII Pizza, which takes 72 hours to make one. It's made with three types of caviar, lobster from Norway, buffalo mozzarella cheese, and grains of pink Australian sea salt from the Murray River.
The most well-known delivery is a vegetarian pizza that was carried 10,532 miles (16,950 kilometres) by Lucy Clough of Domino's Pizza. It was transferred from Feltham, England, to Melbourne, Australia. Talk about dedication to customer service! Plus we hope that the pizza was worth it, with so many meat pizzas in Australia, no wonder the customer tried finding a vegetarian option in a completely different part of the world!
The "Ottavia" pizza was a tribute to the first Roman emperor, Octavian Augustus. It was not only the biggest pizza ever made but it also happened to be gluten-free so that everyone could have a slice of this delicious dish.
So you think you have a serious case of a sweet tooth? You might think that the last dessert pizza you ordered was big enough to satisfy a chocolate craving. However, have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a 20.03 m2 (215.60 ft2) pizza? It took 16 hours of hard work to make this pie. It weighs about 120 kilograms, or 265 pounds. The sweet treat is made with cinnamon crumble, pairing the Black Forest Crumble with Hot Sticky cinnamon buns--to create a dessert pizza from heaven.
Starting October, get ready to find out all about pizza! This celebration has been created by the author of Pizza Today magazine, Gerry Durnell. It coincides with National Pasta Month and Italian-American Heritage. This tradition is now celebrated annually, giving people the chance to enjoy precious carbs.
We saved the sweetest thing for the end of this tasty article. We bet you got hungry reading all these tasty pizza facts. So today we are making Aussie pizza!
So prepare a pizza tray, gather all the ingredients and start assembling this tasty pizza. You can try making your own dough. But remember, in order to reduce over-rising or blistering to the dough base, try using the Al Dente Pizza Dough Docker.
You will need:
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