Fugazza facts for kids
Fugazza con queso, often just called Fugazza, is a popular type of Argentinian pizza. It comes from Buenos Aires, a big city in Argentina. This tasty pizza has a thick crust, lots of onions, and cheese. Sometimes, it even has olives on top! Fugazza is a mix of traditional Neapolitan pizza and Italian focaccia bread.
People believe that Fugazza was created by a pizza maker named Juan Banchero. He was from Genoa, Italy, but lived in Argentina. He invented this special pizza sometime between 1893 and 1932. Juan Banchero sold his pizzas from his own shop, which was named after him. Today, Banchero's pizza shop is still open in La Boca, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires. This area was historically home to many immigrants from Genoa, Italy.
What Makes Fugazza Special?
Fugazza is known for its unique style and ingredients. It's different from other pizzas you might know.
Main Ingredients of Fugazza
Fugazza is usually made with these key ingredients:
- Pizza dough: This dough is called "masa" in Argentina. It's very thick and spongy, like focaccia bread. It uses more water and yeast than the dough for a typical Neapolitan pizza. Sometimes, a slightly thinner version called "media masa" (half-dough) is used.
- Cheese: The main cheese is a type of mozzarella made from cow's milk. It doesn't have much moisture.
- Onions: Different kinds of onions are used, such as red onions, green onions, and sweet onions. These give Fugazza its special flavor.
- Spices: oregano is often sprinkled on top for extra taste.
- Other cheeses: Sometimes, Parmesan cheese is added.
- Olive oil: A drizzle of olive oil helps make the crust crispy and adds flavor.
What is Fugazzetta?
Fugazzetta is a fun twist on Fugazza. The biggest difference is where the cheese goes! In Fugazzetta, the cheese is baked inside two layers of pizza crust. The onions are then placed on top of the upper crust. It's like a delicious cheese sandwich made with pizza dough!
See also
In Spanish: Fugazza con queso para niños
