By Elisa
The pizza is a dish very appreciated by the French and which pleases all the ages. It is a friendly dish, easy to prepare and can be declined in many forms.
Frozen pizza is an ideal solution for those who don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen or those with busy schedules.
You can have your pizza delivered to your home or office, whenever you want. But is frozen pizza as good as homemade? We'll take a closer look in this article.
What is frozen pizza?
The frozen pizza is a product of the food industry that takes the form of a flatbread. It is baked in an oven at a very high temperature, then frozen and packaged for home delivery.
The frozen pizza is a variation of the factory-made pizza. It is made with fresh ingredients and requires less handling than the frozen version.
The frozen pizza has been around for several years, but owes its success to the growing popularity of take-out pizzas.
When consumers started ordering their meals at home instead of going to restaurants or fast food outlets, they looked for a simple solution to eat their meals quickly at home without all the hassle.
Frozen pizzas are often defrosted at the time of ordering before being cooked, allowing customers to eat them hot and crispy. These products are available not only on the Internet, but also on some fast food websites such as McDonald's.
Where does frozen pizza come from?
The frozen pizza was born in Italy, in the city of Naples. It arrived in France at the beginning of the 30s and was an immediate success. Today, it represents the symbol of fast food and is consumed everywhere. Indeed, frozen pizzas are available in supermarkets and even in markets, in the form of individual slices or in large format. However, the exact origin of the frozen pizza remains unknown. Two versions are currently circulating: The official version says that it appeared in Naples in 1930 because of the cold weather in the Italian city at that time. Someone had the idea to freeze a homemade pastry to make a quick hot meal at home or at work without having to turn on the traditional oven.
The other version states that it would be thanks to the American soldiers who imported around the 40s this very practical way of cooking to heat their food in order to consume more easily hot dishes in spite of the difficult metrological conditions met by the American army in Europe during this period.
Is frozen pizza healthy?
Yes, and even very good for your health.
The frozen pizza is a food to be consumed in moderation because it remains quite caloric.
It is therefore preferable to accompany it with a green salad or some vegetables, in order to limit its daily consumption. However, the frozen pizza can be an interesting alternative to traditional pizzas when the dish is not available everywhere. It can be a quick and balanced dish for parents who are in a hurry and do not want to spend time in the kitchen. Regarding the products sold by the brand Frite Alors ! brand, they are manufactured in French factories that use raw materials of French and European origin (flour, yeast?). Thus, this company guarantees a total traceability of the products it markets.
The manufacturing steps are carried out without additives or preservatives: each ingredient is cooked according to the same recipe to guarantee the gustative excellence of the finished product. Moreover, all the dishes proposed by the Frite Alors ! brand have received the European organic label (guaranteed without GMO) and are gluten-free (for some products).
How to make a frozen pizza?
The frozen pizza is a very easy dish to prepare.
You don't need any special equipment or knowledge to make a good frozen pizza. Just follow these steps: 1- Preheat the oven to 220°C. 2- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface if it is too sticky or on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper if it is too dry. 3- Place the dough on a baking sheet. 4- Prick the bottom with a fork and place some dried beans to prevent the crust from swelling too much during baking. 5- Bake for about 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 210°C. 6- Cut the onions into rings and place them on the bottom without overlapping (about 3 rings per slice). 7- Add the sliced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper (about 2 tablespoons per portion).
Some frozen pizza recipes
Pizza is a very popular dish all over the world. It can be eaten at any time of the day, whether for breakfast or dessert.
Pizza is not only an Italian specialty, but it is also very popular in the United States and in many other countries. If you want to enjoy a good pizza, you should know that there are many different specialties.
For example, there is the calzone pizza, which originates from Italy and is usually made of mozzarella cheese.
You can also opt for the Margherita pizza, which means "with the colors of Italy" and is made with tomato, basil and mozzarella.
There is also the pepperoni pizza which contains pepperoni cheese and red onions.
You can then choose between the different recipes offered by Italian restaurants such as: - Pizza Regina (royal pizza) - Pizza Sicilian (pizza with eggs) - Pizza Neapolitan (pizza with eggplant) Are frozen pizzas better than homemade ones? To answer this question, you must first know that the frozen pizzas are made from fresh ingredients and not frozen. They are therefore better than homemade ones since this avoids a long cooking time so that they remain crunchy on the outside while melting on the inside.
Disadvantages of frozen pizza
The frozen pizza is growing rapidly and is an interesting alternative for people who cannot cook. However, many people are reluctant to buy frozen pizzas.
It must be said that the frozen pizza does not have a good reputation among the general public. In this article, we will try to understand why the frozen pizza is so decried by consumers.
The main disadvantages of the frozen pizza When you buy a frozen pizza, you are subject to the "low cost" economic model, which means that it is an offer for people with a limited budget.
Most frozen pizzas are sold at a lower price than homemade pizzas because they are manufactured on a large scale and therefore easier to produce and store. They are offered in small individual portions in order to limit costs and to be easier to transport and store.
Frozen pizza is a good solution for people who don't have time to prepare their meals. Just go buy the pizza and put it in the oven. This allows you to have a balanced meal and quick to prepare.
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