Question 1

🍕Why do they call it a Margherita Pizza?

Accepted Answer

It is believed that pizza chef Raffaele Esposito made the first pie with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil. It was one of the three pies he made for King Umberto I and his wife Queen Margherita of Savoy on their visit to Naples. She loved the pie, therefore Raffaele named it after her.
Other legends say that Margherita pizza is called after the flower daisy (Margherita in Italian).

Question 2

🍕What is the difference between Neapolitan and Margherita Pizza?

Accepted Answer

Margherita Pizza is a variation of the Neapolitan-style pizza. The Neapolitan-style pizzas are usually divided into three varieties – Marinara pizza, Margherita, and Margherita extra. Moreover, Margherita pizza is the most popular of the three.

Question 3

🍕Is Margherita Pizza just cheese pizza?

Accepted Answer

Even though Margherita pizza is similar to cheese pizza, there are differences regarding the crust and the ingredients.
Cheese pizza is another way of saying regular or plain pizza. It is usually made with cheese (mostly grated mozzarella, but cheddar and parmesan, too) and tomato sauce, on a NY-style pizza crust.
Margherita pizza is a Neapolitan-type of pizza, made with sliced fior di latte (mozzarella made from cow’s milk), fresh or canned tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

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