Deep-fried pizza facts for kids
A Scottish deep-fried mushroom pizza
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| Type | Pizza |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
Deep-fried pizza is a special kind of pizza. Instead of being baked in an oven, it is cooked by deep-frying it in hot oil. This cooking method gives it a different taste and texture compared to regular pizza.
This unique way of making pizza is popular in both Scotland and Italy. However, the deep-fried pizzas from these two countries are quite different. They likely developed their own versions independently over time.
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Deep-Fried Pizza in Italy
In Italy, this dish is called pizza fritta. It comes from the central and southern parts of the country. Italian deep-fried pizza is often made in two main ways.
How Italian Pizza Fritta is Made
One way is to fry a flat circle of pizza dough first. After it's cooked, toppings like tomato sauce and cheese are added. Then it's ready to eat.
Another popular way is to fill the dough with ingredients before frying. This creates a pocket of dough, much like a calzone. This filled pocket is then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Why Italians Fry Pizza
Frying pizza is a great way to make it without needing a big pizza oven. This is especially useful for street food vendors. They can easily cook and sell fresh pizza from a cart or small stand.
Deep-Fried Pizza in Scotland
You can find deep-fried pizza in many chip shops across Scotland. The Scottish version usually starts with a ready-made pizza. This pizza often has a thick base that has been partly baked already. It also comes with toppings already on it.
How Scottish Deep-Fried Pizza is Cooked
The chip shop then takes this pre-made pizza and deep-fries it. It's cooked until the crust becomes crispy and delicious.
Serving Scottish Deep-Fried Pizza
You can order deep-fried pizza in a few ways. A "pizza supper" means it comes with a side of chips. If you order it "single," it comes without chips. You can also get whole or half portions.
People often add salt and vinegar to their deep-fried pizza. In Edinburgh and nearby areas, a special sauce called "salt and sauce" is popular. This is a mix of brown sauce and vinegar. Sometimes, the chips are even poured onto one side of the pizza. Then the pizza is folded around them to make a tasty meal.
Pizza Crunch Variation
There's also a different version called a "Pizza Crunch." For this, a large pizza or half-pizza is covered in batter before being deep-fried. A "Pizza Crunch Supper" usually includes a lot of chips and vinegar with the battered pizza.
See also
In Spanish: Pizza frita para niños
