Sunday, December 29, 2013

Nothing Will Make Your Mouth Water More Than Authentic Neapolitan Pizza

By Harriett Crosby


Warm delicious dough topped with simple but delicious toppings is the simplest explanation of this meal. But nothing will make your mouth water more than authentic Neapolitan pizza. It is in the simple that the flavors are allowed to meld and create a taste explosion in your mouth.

As the name implied, Neapolitan pizza was created in Naples, Italy. Actually that is the birthplace of all styles of this dish. What an extraordinary and divine item to be associated with. This dish comes in many forms, but in Naples it is more than a snack or a quick dinner on the go, it is an art form. Those that make it do more than just throw the dough up in the air.

Naples is one of the oldest cities in the country of Italy. It has one of the busiest ports in the world and that has been the case throughout the ages. Because of the port many invaders and travelers have come to this city bringing with it their flavors and tastes. While Naples makes most of its economy from the port, the draw of its pizza and its lure ad the inventor of this favorite meal cannot be denied.

The crust is the key. Made with wheat flour, some salt, yeast, and water the dough must be light, fluffy, and delicious. Pizza making is serious business in Naples. The job of pizzaiolo is a respected, time-honored job that is a balance of flavors with incredible taste and the crust is their trademark that is hand kneaded and tossed to create a sublime base for the toppings.

Making a proper pie means you must understand the simplicity of the flavors. A true pie from Naples has very few ingredients. A light layer of olive oil is followed by a well flavored marinara sauce. The sauce is itself lightly flavored with garlic, basil, and tomatoes. After the sauce there is simply mozzarella cheese that is either cow or buffalo.

The freshness of ingredients is paramount to a simple meal like this. Using hand-grown and local ingredients heighten the subtlety of the flavors. Once you have the perfectly crafted pie then cooking begins. The dough does not take much cook time. Instead you want to cook it quickly in a special oven preferably on a stone round to bring all those flavors together to perfection.

The colors on the dough are reminiscent of the Italian flag. The uncomplicated toppings of cheese and sauce can be sprinkled with basil to add the red, white and green of Italy's flag and give color and a pop of flavor. Other types of toppings can grace the delectable crust such as mushrooms and sausage, but it is the pure Margherita style that wows those traveling to Naples.

If you happen to visit Naples you will find that the simplicity of authentic Neapolitan pizza is what makes it so delicious. But if travel across to the sea to Italy isn't in your future, then find a local pizzeria so they can make you the delectable pizza pie with its phenomenal flavors. Then pretend you're really enjoying the dish in a small cafe overlooking the Naples port. Imagination is a good thing.




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