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**World Best Pizza** What is it about [|pizza]that makes us love it so much? Each pizza is different across the countries. You can call it an Italian creation, an American staple or even a Brazilian standby. One thing's for sure: we all crave pizza. But where should you expect to taste the best slice?

5: Rome, Italy While other cities try to entice you with the whole pie, Rome's claim to fame is offering pizza al taglio, or "by the cut." This variety has a thin crust and is normally baked on [|rectangular trays] in a [|wood-burning oven]. Tasty toppers include [|prosciutto], [|asparagus], [|zucchini], [|eggplant]and [|potato]. You can also order a traditional [|margherita] with just [|tomato sauce], [|mozzarella] and [|basil]. [|Vendors] will allow you to determine just how big a slice you want (you'll be charged based on its weight) .After that they'll cut your [|slice], fold it and wrap it in paper to go.

4: Chicago, USA The foundation of any Chicagoan's piazza is a thick, crunchy layer of [|crust]that's been stretched up the sides of a deep-dish steel pan. That dough is then layered, starting with mozzarella cheese, followed by any preferred toppings (such as [|pepperoni], [|mushrooms] or [|sausage]) before it's coated in a layer of chunky tomato sauce. The first Chicago-style pie was served at Pizzeria Uno in 1943.

3: Osaka and Hiroshima, Japan Sometimes called the "Japanese pancake" and at other times called the "Japanese omelette," okonomiyaki's flat shape and assorted ingredients have also earned it the nickname, "Japanese pizza." Even the phrase okonomiyaki loosely translates to "cooked as you want it," which sounds a little like what makes pizza so special in the first place. But what exactly is okonomiyaki? At its base is [|batter](made from [|flour], eggs, water, [|cabbage] and cooking stock) paired with your desired combination of cheese, vegetables, fish and meat. All the ingredients are cooked together (by grilling on both sides). Then the pizza is topped with a sweet brown sauce, [|mayonnaise], katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and aonori ([|seaweed flakes]).

2: São Paulo, Brazil Many Paulistanos in this self-proclaimed "Pizza Capital of the World" have a ritual of eating pizza every Sunday. In the early 20th century Italian immigrants moved to the Braz district and their [|culinary] tastes began to infiltrate Brazilian culture. Now, city residents even celebrate "Pizza Day" on July 10. People in São Paulo practically smother their pies in mozzarella cheese. Whatever you do, be sure to abstain from adding [|ketchup] to your slice .Although this is a popular topping in the rest of Brazil, no self-respecting Paulistano would dare besmirch their pizza with the condiment.

1: Naples, Italy Neapolitan pizza is the most enduring recipe the world over. The recipes originated in other cities are often just variations on Napoli's theme. The [|wheat flour dough]of a true pizza napoletana is kneaded into a [|pancake] shape that shouldn't exceed 11 inches across. Then it's smothered in fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil and San Marzano tomatoes. It's then cooked in a wood-fired dome oven at approximately 900 degrees Fahrenheit for no more than a minute and a half.

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 * By Jada A. Graves **


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