The Influence Of Pizza In American Culture

According to the USDA, on any given day, 13% of Americans will have consumed pizza (Rhodes). Be it the sauce-on-the-top deep dish of Chicago, the "pizza on a cracker" from St. Louis, or, God forbid, frozen—the United States loves this Italian entrée. However, it seems that many people do not consider the science behind the creation of this popular cuisine. But I have. I worked in an Italian eatery for almost a year-and-a-half and made more pizzas than any human should be subjected to. Because of this experience, I have come to know how to construct this American favorite properly. In that time, I also witnessed many pizza mishaps. Since these problems were so prevalent in a kitchen designed for pizza-making, it 's not a stretch to conclude …show more content…
It is advisable to allow a few minutes for the pizza to cool before cutting; from experience, the combination of cheese and sauce right out of the oven is comparable to molten lava. When you feel comfortable that the pizza will not scorch you, it is time to cut it. If you plan on making pizzas frequently, I recommend investing in a pizza rocker knife. Imagine a line that cuts across the pizza directly in half. Then, set the end of the blade on the far side of the pizza and quickly rock the blade towards you along that line. Next, rotate the pizza 90 degrees and follow the previous step, so that there are four pieces. To finish, cut each of the remaining quarters in half. If you do plan on using a pizza wheel, do not roll the wheel all the way across the pizza, as this will result in your toppings sliding out of place and potentially off of the pizza entirely. Instead, firmly set your pizza wheel into the crust and roll the blade back and forth approximately an inch. Continue this following the same procedure as with the rocker