AY Honors/Pizza Maker/Answer Key

1. Do a short research on the history of pizza.

2. Make a list of the basic ingredients for the pizza dough.

The basic ingredients for pizza dough are:

Flour
water
Yeast
Oil
Salt

3. Find out at least one biblical text about each single ingredient. Explain at least 4 of these texts and their symbolic meaning.

4. Describe the leavening process.

5. What is the difference between Neapolitan style pizza and Roman style pizza?

Roman pizza is thin and usually stretched with the help of a rolling-pin. It is baked for a longer time at a lower temperature. Neapolitan pizza instead is thicker and softer. It is formed by hand – that’s why its outer edge is also thicker. It must be cooked for a much shorter time.

6. According to its shape and size, how many kinds of pizza do you know?

Itis:“al taglio” or “al trancio” and the traditional dish.

7. What are three different ways to bake a pizza. Describe the differences in detail.

Either a wood oven or an electric oven can be used.

8. What is the ideal temperature if you use a wood oven to cook pizza? What is the ideal temperature if you use an electric oven?

About 400°C / 752°F. Home ovens 280°C / 536°F, industrial ovens 330°C / 626°F).

9. Prepare a Pizza Margherita.

It’s a pizza with tomato and cheese.