Farmhouse Pizza

Cuisine: Italian

Cook Time: N/A

Serves: 1


Quick Bites

Fun Fact
  1. The first known pizzeria in America, Lombardi's, opened in New York City in 1905. Imagine the thrill of New Yorkers sinking their teeth into that one slice of cheesy goodness. 
  2. Pizza comes in many forms around the world. In Japan, you can find sushi pizza with raw fish toppings. In Australia, they love a pizza topped with kangaroo meat.
Historical Fact
  1. The concept of farmhouse pizza traces back to ancient civilizations like Greece and Egypt, where flatbreads topped with oils, herbs, and other ingredients were a common staple. 
  2. While the origins of pizza are debated, Italy is credited with transforming flatbreads into the iconic dish we know today. In the Italian countryside, farmers would bake rustic pizzas topped with fresh vegetables, herbs and cheese using ingredients from their own farms. In the early 20th century, Italian immigrants brought their pizza traditions to America, where it evolved into what we now call farmhouse pizza.
Nutrition Fact
  1. The beauty of farmhouse pizza is its versatility. You can customize toppings to boost specific nutrients. Add extra spinach for iron, mushrooms for vitamin D, or bell peppers for vitamin C. 
  2. Did you know that pizza can be a protein powerhouse? Thanks to ingredients like cheese and sometimes meat toppings like pepperoni or sausage, farmhouse pizza delivers satisfying dose of protein.