Pizza Farcita means ‘stuffed pizza’ and I’ve seen 2 or 4 different things called this. As well as 3 or 4 differet names for the teglia dough baked in a double layer then opened and stuffed.
What is stuffed pizza?
S tuffed pizza— not to be confused with stuffed crust— is a variant of deep dish, and there are a few things that set it apart (and above) other deep dish styles. Advertisement
First of all, it’s almost always tall. Laughing is a natural reaction upon seeing your first slice of stuffed pizza , since it’s likely you’ve never seen anything that even approaches it . (P lease, please just refrain from calling it a casserole. It’s pizza, okay? )
Second of all, stuffed pizza features a structural element that the leading deep dish pizza does not: a very thin layer of crust placed on top of the cheese and fillings , which is covered in a smooth tomato sauce prior to baking . It’s that signature paper-thin layer of crust separating sauce from cheese that defines stuffed pizza, and makes it an even more filling meal. Advertisement
You just have to love the absurd exorbitance of it all. If you can put down more than two slices of stuffed pizza in one sitting , you’re a goddamned champion. Anyone who can insert about a pound of cheese in their stomach and then go about their day is a prime specimen, someone who deserves our respect.
But there’s something really remarkable about that first bite of a stuffed pizza the minute it hits your table . The considerable piping-hot melted cheese and sauce, combined with the carbs, triggers multiple pleasure receptors at once , as if your brain understands on a primal level that this is a rare opportunity to consume all the best things at once. It really is a luxurious experience of excess.Advertisement
What is d eep dish pizza, really?
The term “deep dish” really just describes this pizza’s form factor. The pie is formed inside a pan with high walls; the dough is placed on the bottom of the pan and stretched upwards, creating a crust wall. Then it’s layered with cheese and fillings (Chicagoans favor sausage, big time), and the sauce is applied on top just before it’s baked off.Advertisement
Within the deep dish category lie other sub-categories, like pan pizza, which has a thick, very sturdy crust, and Detroit-style pizza, which, i f we’re getting into semantics, can be considered a deep dish pie because it’s baked off in a tall pan (even though its pan is rectangular instead of circular) . And then there’s my beloved stuffed pizza.Advertisement
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FAQ
What is the name of stuffed pizza?
Is stuffed pizza the same as Chicago-style?
Is there a difference between stuffed and deep dish pizza?
What does it mean when a pizza is stuffed?
What is stuffed pizza?
S tuffed pizza— not to be confused with stuffed crust— is a variant of deep dish, and there are a few things that set it apart (and above) other deep dish styles. First of all, it’s almost always tall. Laughing is a natural reaction upon seeing your first slice of stuffed pizza, since it’s likely you’ve never seen anything that even approaches it.
What is the difference between stuffed pizza and stuffed crust pizza?
Stuffed pizza is different than stuffed crust pizza. Stuffed pizza is similar to deep dish pizza, but it is assembled more like a pie. The bottom and sides of a deep dish pan are lined with pizza dough, then stuffed with cheese and toppings.
What is the difference between Deep Dish and stuffed pizza?
The stuffed pizza crust is dry, solid, smooth, and sweet. The outer crust of the stuffed pizza is far higher than that of deep-dish pizza and has a crunchy outside with lesser butter compared to the deep dish. It is denser than the normal pan pizza. The toppings of deep-dish pizza include lots of veggies thereby creating a dense canopy.
Where did stuffed pizza come from?
As a take on Chicago deep dish, stuffed pizza hasn’t been around as long as its progenitor, but it still has some history behind it. It came about in the early 70s when two Chicago pizzeria’s Nancy’s and Giordano’s started serving it.