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Grandma Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from Italian-American kitchens, Grandma Pizza is a beloved style of pizza characterized by its thick, rectangular shape and a crispy crust. Traditionally made by grandmothers (nonne), it reflects the resourcefulness of using simple ingredients to create a satisfying meal. Today, it enjoys popularity in pizzerias across the United States and has inspired numerous variations, showcasing local toppings and flavors.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Italian style flour
all-purpose flour
salt
instant yeast
pizza dough flavor
lukewarm water
olive oil (2 tablespoons)

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated romano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more economical option for cooking.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat, while salami is often less expensive.

1

Mix Italian style flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl.

2

Add salt and instant yeast to the flour mixture.

3

Stir to combine the dry ingredients.

4

Add lukewarm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients.

5

Stir until the mixture is homogenous.

6

Knead the dough in the bowl until smooth, using a flexible dough scraper to keep hands clean.

7

Round the dough and place it in a container.

8

Cover and refrigerate the dough for 4 to 24 hours.

9

After fermentation, pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a dark anodized pizza pan.

10

Spread the olive oil around the pan.

11

Shape the risen dough and place it into the oiled pan.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

dark anodized pizza panmixing bowlflexible dough scrapercontainer with lid

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Nonna PizzaSicilian Grandma Pizza
Local Name: Pizza della Nonna

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