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EgoSenatus t1_j4vck3q wrote

I’d say it adds gastronomically quite a lot to the dish and would say its sparsely used by places because they don’t want to spend much on fresh basil. I’ve been to Naples, several times, and have yet to encounter a Pizza Margherita that lacks basil (the plain cheese pizzas were usually called something like “pizza al formaggio”).

If you knew the history of the Pizza Margherita, you’d know the basil is an important aspect, particularly to the guy who invented it

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bronet t1_j4v6blu wrote

I wouldn't say it's that much of a key ingredient. I know the history of the pizza margherita, but the basil is mainly just garnish, and doesn't add much to the dish itself (which is why it's so sparsely used even at neapolitan pizza places).

It's hardly different at all, which is why the name is often used for a pizza with cheese and tomato. And for what it's worth, it's not unlikely to be a more common name than "cheese pizza"

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postedUpOnTheBlock t1_j4v45g4 wrote

I never knock a food until I try it. I tried the anchovies on pizza, but I really didn’t like it at all. Is it supposed to be really salty. Maybe it’s because I got it from dominoes.

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daveescaped t1_j4uuyml wrote

Reply to comment by huniojh in [Homemade] Anchovy Pizza by meatybone

Rectangular pan, Wisconsin Brick Cheese blend, cheese spread to the edge of the pan, thick crust. That’s pretty much a Detroit style pizza. It’s not complicated to make. We also often use cup pepperoni.

Can you send me more crisp bread and some yjetost? I’m almost out.

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huniojh t1_j4utmhu wrote

Reply to comment by daveescaped in [Homemade] Anchovy Pizza by meatybone

It being rectangular did not even strike me as indicative of any style, over here (Norway), homemade is always rectangular. Fits better into the pan that way too.

I'd assume most homemade pizzas would be rectangular? Unless you're an enthusiast with a dedicated wood burning brick oven maybe?

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