Four Classic Italian Pizzas For Foodies To Try

Considered the birthplace of pizza, Italy certainly offers an array of mouth-watering pizzas that will have your taste buds in raptures of delight. Here are four varieties you may come across.

Sfincione

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Often referred to as Sicilian Pizza, this yummy treat has a thick and spongy crust. Toppings include tomatoes, casciocavallo cheese and the secret ingredient; olive oil sautéed onions that are placed before baking.

Pizza al Padellino

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A Turin specialty, Pizza al Padellino means “pizza in a pan”. It is served in round pans that provide that extra rise in the dough as well as offering it a “softer” texture.

Neapolitan Pizza

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The classic Neapolitan Pizza features buffalo mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes which can be found on volcanic plains. A variation of this is Margherita Pizza which has global appeal and can be even found at luxury hotels in Maldives. Of course it should be made in an wood-fired oven for that authentic taste like the one at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi Maldives.

Pizzolo

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A must try in Sortino, this pizza features toppings inside rather than out. While mozzarella, sausage, tomatoes and prosciutto are among the ingredients used, there is even a sweet variety with honey, pistachios and cottage cheese.