16. Ingredients and condiments

The basic ingredients for pizza are flour, water, yeast, salt, and extra virgin olive oil for the dough. Toppings vary depending on the pizza, but the most common include tomato, mozzarella, basil, garlic, oregano, spicy salami, ham, mushrooms, grilled vegetables like peppers and eggplant, and various cheeses like gorgonzola or parmesan.

• Flour: Typically 00 flour, it is the base for the dough.
• Water: Essential for hydrating the flour and activating the yeast.
• Yeast: Brewer's yeast helps the dough rise.
• Salt: Adds flavor to the dough.
• Extra virgin olive oil: Adds flavor and elasticity to the dough.

• Pizza Margherita: Tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
• Pizza Marinara: Tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
• Pizza Diavola: Tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
• Mushroom Pizza: Tomato, mozzarella, and mushrooms.
• Capricciosa/Four Seasons Pizza: Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, cooked ham, and olives.
• Romana Pizza: Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, and oregano.

• Vegetable Pizzas: The ortolana or vegetarian pizza is topped with tomato, mozzarella, and grilled vegetables such as zucchini, peppers, and eggplant.
• Salami Pizzas: In addition to spicy salami, you can use prosciutto crudo or prosciutto cotto, bresaola, or salmon.
• White Pizzas: They don't have tomatoes, but can be topped with oil, salt, rosemary, various cheeses such as gorgonzola, provola, or mozzarella, or with sautéed vegetables.
• Fish Pizzas: The seafood pizza, or pescatora, features tomato, mozzarella, and a mix of seafood.