Carson Downing
What Is Grandma Pizza?
Square-shaped crust:For thissheet-pan recipe, Grandma pizza is rectangular.
Grandma Pizza vs. Sicilian Pizza
At first glance, Grandma pizza and Sicilian pizza look very similar.
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However, there’s one key difference between the two pizzas: the thickness of the crust.
Grandma pizza has a thin, dense, and crisp crust.
The olive oil coating on the bottom of the pan gives it extra flavor and crunch.
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They’re both delicious in their own ways, but are two distinct pizza styles.
Toppings
Grandma pizza is versatile when it comes to toppings.
Traditionally, the sauce for Grandma pizza is layered over the cheese rather than under it.
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Baking Process
When it comes to the actual cooking, the process is straightforward.
After making the dough, let it proof for about an hour and a half.
Drizzle plenty of olive oil on the bottom of a sheet pan.
Note the key steponce you spread the dough into the pan, you’ll want to move fast.
The secret to Grandma pizza is the signature thin and crispy crust.
Without it, you’ve just made a Sicilian pizza!
Grandma Pizza Recipes
Try your hand at making Grandma pizza with ourCapocolla and Fennel Grandma Pizza.
The spice of capocolla and sweetness of fennel complement each other well.
Feel like catering to your innerfromager?
GiveGrandma’s White Pizzaa try and delight in the fusion of mozzarella and ricotta.
