At Romano’s Pizza Kitchen, we believe the crust is merely the beginning; it’s the backbone of every great pizza. If you’re craving the crunch of a thin-crust pizza or the decadence of a deep-dish pizza, the crust you choose sets the whole experience. From traditional to creative, every crust at Romano’s Pizza Kitchen is its own delicious story, and knowing what you can select from can make every bite even more special.
Thin and Crispy Classics
Thin-crust pizza is all about balance. With a thin, light base, it lets the toppings shine through without sacrificing the wanton crunch with every bite. Employed in countless traditional pizza recipes, it bakes quickly and pairs fantastically with fresh, simple toppings. If you like a crispy pizza crust that’s easy to handle and perfect for sharing, you have to give this type a go.
Deep, Cheesy, and Indulgent
On the contrary, deep-dish pizza provides a thick, almost pie-like experience. Its buttery, thick crust and complete fillings ensure that anyone who likes layers of taste will love it. Frequently topped by being cooked in a pan so it can be cooked evenly, this variety goes for intense sauces, cheesy, flowing sauce, and hearty toppings for an ultimate comfort food presence.
Global Favorites: Neapolitan and New York Styles
The Neapolitan pizza crust stays true to its Italian roots, soft, light, and slightly crunchy from high-heat cooking. Using age-old techniques of preparing the pizza dough, it produces a chewy texture with an airy, fragrant bite.
Conversely, the New York style pizza crust is thin and pliable, a crust that may be folded but will not break. It is perfect for take-out or on-the-road eating and harmonizes nicely with almost any topping combination.
Daring and Rustic: Sicilian and Sourdough Crusts
If you’re looking for something more robust, Sicilian pizza crust offers a thick, fluffy base baked in rectangular pans. It’s often topped with rich tomato sauce and hearty cheeses, giving it a rustic charm.
For a more traditional approach, the sourdough pizza crust has the rich depth of flavor from natural fermentation. A majority of artisan pizza dough recipes use this method for a chewy, full-flavored result that’s different from typical dough.
Special Diets and Creative Twists
The need for change has given birth to the gluten-free pizza crust, allowing all to enjoy pizza without missing out. Made of substitute flours, it is great in taste and texture when properly cooked.
Thrill-lovers, listen up: try a stuffed-crust pizza in which melted cheese or other food is hidden within the edge. The exciting twist treats each bite like a surprise.
Pan, Hand-Tossed, and Thick Crust Comforts
The pan pizza crust is baked deep in pans to create a soft interior with a golden, crunchy bottom. This traps in flavor and is paired with heaping toppings.
The hand-tossed pizza creates an excellent, old-fashioned, even thickness, making it an easy pick for any topping style. For the ultimate splurge, thick-crust pizza offers a pillowy chew that’s perfect for wrapping up rich sauces and dense meats.
Homemade Pizza Crust Perfection
When attempting a homemade pizza crust, start with quality ingredients and follow reliable pizza baking tips. The right kinds of pizza dough, simple yeast-based up to long-fermented artisanal types, will make the difference. Pay attention to hydration, kneading time, and rising times to create the ideal pizza texture and flavor.
Thin, thick, chewy, or crispy, the choice isn’t one of preference; it’s one of discovering what satisfies you at the time. Perhaps you have a light thin-crust pizza as lunch or try a rich deep-dish pizza at dinner, there’s a crust style to fit every mood. At Romano’s Pizza Kitchen, we enjoy them all, because exceptional pizza starts at the foundation.