NATIONAL DEEP DISH PIZZA DAY – April 5
Wed Apr 5th

National Deep Dish Pizza Day

On April 5th, National Deep Dish Pizza Day gives pizza enthusiasts a day to celebrate one of America's favorite varieties of pizza.

Deep-dish pizza delights pizza enthusiasts from all around the country, whether it's dine-in, delivered, take out, or baked. You can choose whatever toppings you like. This day, the deep crust that holds an incredible amount of sauce and toppings... The deep-dish menu features a variety of combinations to choose from, as well as other styles of pizza. If you like an all meat pizza, the deep-dish makes it. Top it off with vegetables galore. If you order extra mushrooms, the deep-dish will be able to handle.

  • Some people believe the Greeks coated their bread with oils, herbs, and cheese, which some believe is the start of the pizza
  • "" was spelled in Byzantine Greek, meaning pie
  • The Romans created a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey, which was then flavored with bay leaves
  • The Neapolitan flatbread was the first toe the modern pizza in Italy
  • Only mozzarella cheese was used in the original pizza, mainly the best quality buffalo mozzarella variety that was grown in the area surrounding Naples
  • It was estimated that the annual production of pizza cheese in the United States in 1997 was 2 billion pounds
  • In 1905, Little Italy's Little Italy, the first United States pizza restaurant opened in 1905
  • Pizza has quickly become one of America's most popular dishes

#deepdishpizzaday is a popular hashtag that is used to track #deepdishpizzaday on the internet

  • Make) your pizza order (or make) yours a deep dish one..
  • Top it with any toppings you like, too!!
  • Give the pizzeria that makes the best deep dish a shout out
  • Share recipes
  • To post on social media, use #DeepDishPizzaDay
  • Deep Dish Pizza Day isn't the same unless you're wearing socks to match! Get these and more here

Deep dish FAQ

Q. How many different cities have a pizza named after them?

A. As many people know, Chicago is best known for its delectable deep-dish pizzas.. But it is not the only city to claim a pizza style. It's not the only one. For a tour of pizza cities, check these out. : Check these out.

  • Detroit-style – This deep dish pizza is a result of Detroit's deeply embedded automobile industry. In square automotive pans, the first Detroit-style pizzas were baked, giving the pizza a unique shape
  • The St. Louis-style pizza is made with a thin and crispy cracker crust, and the St. Louis-style pizza is often cut into squares
  • Fold your pizza? Do you fold your pizza? New York-style – Do you fold your pizza? Well, New Yorkers do, and the New York-style of pizza is delectable, and the New York-style of pizza is delectable
  • These jumbo slices of pizza pie are...well, massive! For many people, a eating one is equal to eating three to four slices of a regular pizza slice
  • In Nebraska, it's all about the meat topping this biscuit-style crust.. It all comes together in between, a thin layer of sauce brings it all together

Q. How many varieties of pizza are there?

A. Considering the variety of doughs, toppings, sauces, and cooking methods, pizzas are as diverse as a dish can be. These are great starting points: Start exploring with these:

  • Simply made with fresh ingredients, including basil, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes, Neapolitan – Simply made with fresh ingredients including basil, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes
  • Two layers of dough are stuffed with all ingredients that usually top a traditional pizza. Stuffed – Two layers of dough are stuffed with all ingredients that normally top a traditional pizza
  • With this pizza, you will get a little more dough and Mediterranean flavors