Pizzetta

A pizzetta (plural: pizzette) is a small pizza[1] that can range in size as a finger food at around three inches in diameter[2][3] to that of a small personal-sized pizza.[4][5]

Heart-shaped pizzette

Preparation

Pizetta is typically prepared in the fashion of larger-sized pizza, using a dough, sauce, cheese and various toppings.[2][6] It is sometimes prepared without a sauce. Pizzetta can be prepared using flatbread as a bread base,[7] but puff pastry is also used. Additional herbs and greens can be added after pizzetta has been cooked.[4]

Service

Pizzetta can be served as an hors d'oeuvre, a snack food and as a light meal.[5][8][9] It may be served accompanied with wine to complement the dish.[5][10]

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  A fig and shallot pizzetta with balsamic vinegar

See also

• List of hors d'oeuvre
• List of Italian dishes
• List of pizza varieties by country

References

1. "Definition of pizzetta". Merriam-Webster. May 17, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
2. Villacorta, Manuel (November 2, 2015). "3 Hot Tips That Can Help Men Be Healthier". The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
3. Sandri, A. (2005). Ricette a buffet. Viaggia libri (in Italian). Touring Il Viaggiatore. p. 89. ISBN 978-88-365-3348-0. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
4. "Spring Pizzettas". Journal Sentinel. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
5. Prince, Rose (November 25, 2013). "Rose Prince's Baking Club: courgette pizzetta". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
6. Braimbridge, S.; Glynn, J.; Halsey, K.; Jones, C.L. (2003). A Little Taste of Italy. Murdoch Books. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-86411-947-6. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
7. Newgent, J. (2012). 1,000 Low-Calorie Recipes. 1,000 Recipes. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. p. 421. ISBN 978-0-544-18913-3. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
8. SFL (March 8, 2016). "Review: Scuola Vecchia Pizza e Vino in Delray Beach". southflorida.com. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
9. Ruth, J.; Caruso, M. (2002). Mix It Up!: Great Recipes for Grinding, Juicing, Slicing, Straining, Whipping, Beating, Pressing, Kneading, Shredding, Stuffing, and Milling -- All with Your Stand Mixer. Chronicle Books. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-8118-3479-7. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
10. Zumstein, D.; Kazary, W. (2007). Carolina Cooking: Recipes from the Region's Best Chefs. Gibbs Smith. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-4236-0203-3. Retrieved May 21, 2016.

External links

• Media related to Pizzetta at Wikimedia Commons
• The dictionary definition of pizzetta at Wiktionary