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National Pizza Day | How To Make 🍕

Published: Feb 7, 2023 by Steven Pennington · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Today is National Pizza Day! A day to celebrate one of America's favorite dishes. Whether you like your pizza thin and crispy or thick and chewy, there's a pizza out there for everyone. And what better way to enjoy pizza than with friends and family?

So gather your nearest and dearest, order up a few pies, and enjoy National Pizza Day. Cheers! 🙂

⬇️ Table of Contents
  • History of National Pizza Day
  • How to Celebrate National Pizza Day
  • Where is National Pizza Day celebrated?
  • National Pizza Day Traditions
  • Amazing Facts About Pizza
  • When is National Pizza Day 2023
  • How Can We Observe National Pizza Day?
  • 🍕 How To Make Pizza At Home
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • Watch How To Make
  • Make Dessert Pizzas
  • Pizza Trivia
  • Conclusion
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History of National Pizza Day

National Pizza Day has been celebrated since the mid-1980s, when a U.S. pizzeria owner declared February 9th to be National Pizza Day in his hometown of Maplewood, NJ. Since then, it has become an officially recognized holiday on calendars across the world.

Whether you like your pizza plain or loaded with toppings, thick or thin crust, take out or delivered - no matter what your style may be - it's undeniable that pizza is one of the nation's favorite comfort foods.

Celebrate this delicious day by ordering a cheese pizza, possibly one extra pepperoni pizza for the family, or Margherita masterpiece.

How to Celebrate National Pizza Day

Pizza baking in fire brick oven

Celebrating National Pizza Day can be an incredibly exciting and delicious experience. One of the best treats around is a freshly made pizza from your favorite pizzeria.

It may even make you feel like a chef, crafting your own culinary masterpiece with a variety of tantalizing toppings that combine beautifully. From lush tomatoes to succulent sausage, there’s no shortage of amazing topping combinations that are just as fun to make as they are to eat.

Don’t forget about your favorite cheese selection, either. If a trip to the pizzeria isn’t possible, making a pizza at home can also deliver all kinds of positive memories.

Gather your family or friends together in the kitchen, choose some yummy ingredients and directions, and within minutes you can create a bubbling pizza full of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Where is National Pizza Day celebrated?

National Pizza Day is celebrated across the globe. While each country celebrates it in its own unique way, one thing is for sure; pizza lovers everywhere come together on this day to share their love of pizza.

In the United States, National Pizza Day has been embraced by everyone from pizzerias to individuals to celebrities and politicians alike. Fans of the delicious Italian dish take part in National Pizza Day by hosting pizza parties, trying out some new toppings, or even competing in exciting game-show style competitions like pizza-eating contests.

There are of course more traditional means of celebration, too including special discounts at local pizzerias and pizza deals with friends for extra cheesy social media posts - everything fun about pizza is celebrated on this day.

National Pizza Day Traditions

National Pizza Day on February 9 is a fun and delicious day of annual celebration. Throughout the United States, families and friends gather to create their own pizza recipes or try out some delicious restaurant options.

Pepperoni pizza with fresh basil

While many choose to indulge in classic pepperoni, sausage, or cheese pizzas, adventurous home chefs have been known to get creative with topping combinations like artichoke hearts, salmon, and prosciutto.

If a cooking competition is more your style, many restaurants host special National Pizza Day contests for amateur pizzaiolos (pizza makers) where you can compete for bragging rights. Whether you're enjoying someone else's creation or putting your own culinary skills to the test, National Pizza Day is a great holiday filled with cheesy delights.

Amazing Facts About Pizza

Pizza is an amazing food that never fails to impress.

  • Did you know that pizza can trace its roots back to the ancient Greeks, who covered their bread with spices, oils, and cheese? Map of greece where pizza originated
  • Even now, over two billion pizzas are eaten worldwide each year. Billions of pizzas delivered annually
  • On top of this, did you know that pizza was invented in Italy as a meal for the poor? Initially, it only had three toppings - cheese, tomatoes, and basil - which were meant to symbolize the colors of the Italian flag.
  • These days though, pizza has become famous for its wide topping variety and is enjoyed by people worldwide. Indeed it's hard not to be impressed by this incredibly delicious and versatile dish.

When is National Pizza Day 2023

Calendar date of february 9th which is national pizza day

It's never too early to start celebrating National Pizza Day. Mark your calendars for February 9th, 2023, because that's when this delicious feast will return. Every year this day is the ultimate homage to all the wonderful variations of pizza out there.

Whether you prefer thick crust with loads of topping or thin with even more toppings, smooth cheese, or cheesy goodness - there is a pizza for everyone. legendary.

How Can We Observe National Pizza Day?

National Pizza Day is an exciting opportunity each year to celebrate one of America's favorite dishes - pizza. As an adventurous chef, I get to be creative with the special ingredients, unique toppings, and diverse styles of crust that make this dish so special.

From the classic Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin and chewy crust or Chicago's deep dish pies stuffed with layers of cheese, this Italian classic is something to be celebrated on National Pizza Day. There are so many flavors and combinations you can try: put some pesto or spinach on it, add sausage or plenty of vegetables, and even explore vegan crusts and dairy-free cheeses.

However, if you like to make your pizza, don't let National Pizza Day pass by without indulging in this tasty treat. Each slice celebrates everyone's favorite dish - the more varied styles you try, the better.

🍕 How To Make Pizza At Home

Kneading fresh homemade pizza dough on kitchen counter

Making pizza at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. With the right equipment, ingredients, and instructions, any home chef can create a delicious homemade pie.

  1. Preparing the dough is the key element: mix together your yeast, flour, and water to form a soft dough and let it sit for about 20 minutes before rolling it out with some added flour.
  2. Next comes the sauce - you can use store-bought or make your own using canned tomato puree, salt, and pepper to taste, plus any other seasonings you like.
  3. Top with your favorite cheese(s) and toppings, then bake in an oven heated to at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes until ready.
  4. Once everything is finished baking, enjoy your perfect homemade pizza creation.
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How to make homemade pizza

Homemade Pizza

Steven Pennington
Discover how to make delicious homemade pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and supplies, you can enjoy your own cheesy, saucy, and flavorful pizza from the comfort of your own home!
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Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins
Baking Time 14 mins
Total Time 1 hr 24 mins
Course Appetizer/Main Course
Cuisine Italian / American
Servings 4 people
Calories 542 kcal

Suggested Equipment

Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

PIzza Dough

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoon Dry Active Yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Water (105–110°F)
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Olive Oil

Pizza Ingredients

  • ½ cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ cup Pepperoni
  • 12 sliced Mushrooms

Instructions
 

How To Make Homemade Pizza Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix until fully combined. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the olive oil and warm water.
    Stir with a wooden spoon to combine everything into a shaggy dough. Knead the dough for around 10 minutes by hand or use a stand mixer on low speed for about 5 minutes until it forms an elastic ball of dough.
    It should be slightly tacky but not too sticky when you touch it. Place the ball of dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen cloth. Set aside to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
    The recipe makes two 12-inch pizzas; use half of the dough if you don’t need both pizzas at once.

Building The Pizza

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
    Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface using a rolling pin or a wine bottle. If needed, use additional flour to prevent sticking.
    Place the dough on a baking sheet and spread the tomato sauce over it, leaving an inch around the edges of the crust.
    Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce. Add your favorite toppings as desired and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.

Notes

Tips For Cooking Pizza At Home
  • Make sure your pizza dough is at room temperature before rolling it out. The cold dough won't stretch or roll properly.
  • If you're using homemade dough, it's also important to knead it well, so it becomes soft and pliable.
  • Grease the baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil, so the crust doesn't stick when cooking.
  • When adding toppings, be sure not to overload your pizza with too much cheese or sauce — this can make the crust soggy.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 322IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 5mg
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Make Dessert Pizzas

Nothing says a celebration like a delicious home-made dessert pizza. It’s not only the perfect way to end a special treat, but also easy to make with the kids! Start with your favorite type of crust - try a sweetened graham cracker for something extra special.

Then, cover it with your favorite toppings. There is no wrong answer here! Many delicious options include chocolate chips or pieces of butterfinger bar as well as ice cream, strawberries and other fruits. The possibilities are endless so get creative and customize every pizza for individual tastes.

Have fun and enjoy it – everyone will love the delicious results!

Pizza Trivia

A couple eating pizza together

Working in the pizza industry for years, I’ve finally accumulated some interesting pizza trivia to share! Did you know that the world record for the fastest pizza maker is held by a man from Naples, Italy, at just 11.56 seconds?

It’s also believed that the first recorded instance of pizza as we now know it appeared in Naples around 1700. If you take a look at any pizzeria today, its layout and cooking methods are largely unchanged from when pizza was first popularized hundreds of years ago.

These days the most expensive pizza reported to have been made encompassed 12 different kinds of cheese, three types of caviar, lobster and other fantastic ingredients - all adding up to an $8,000 pie!

Our delectable dishes may never reach such prices but I am so happy to have come across this amazing trivia worthy to be shared amongst my beloved foodies.

Conclusion

National Pizza Day is a day for pizza lovers to come together and celebrate their love for this classic dish. There are many ways to celebrate, from making your own pizza at home to going out for a slice (or two). No matter how you choose to celebrate, make sure you enjoy some delicious pizza!

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