By Elisa
Pizza is a very popular dish in France and is enjoyed by all ages. It is a convivial dish, easy to prepare and can be made in many different ways.
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.
This means you can have your pizza delivered to your home or office, whenever you want. But is frozen pizza as good as homemade pizza? 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 flat bread. It is baked in an oven at a very high temperature, then frozen and packaged for home delivery.
The frozen pizza is a variant 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 its success is due to the growing popularity of takeaway 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 specialised 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 in the early 1930s and was an immediate success. Today, it is the symbol of fast food and is eaten everywhere. Indeed, frozen pizzas can be found in supermarkets and even on markets, in the form of individual slices or in large formats. 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 very cold weather in the Italian city at that time. Someone had the idea of freezing homemade dough 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 is thanks to the American soldiers who imported this very practical method of cooking around the 1940s in order to heat up their food and eat hot dishes more easily, despite the difficult metrological conditions encountered by the American army in Europe during that period.
Is frozen pizza healthy?
Yes, and even very good for your health.
The frozen pizza is a food to be consumed in moderation as it is still quite high in calories.
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. As for the products sold by the Frite Alors ! brand, they are manufactured in French factories that use raw materials of French and European origin (flour, yeast, etc.). Thus, this company guarantees total traceability of the products it markets.
The production stages are carried out without additives or preservatives: each ingredient is cooked according to the same recipe to guarantee the excellent taste of the finished product. Moreover, all the dishes offered by the Frite Alors! brand have received the European organic label (guaranteed without GMOs) and are gluten-free (for certain 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. All you need to do is 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 baking paper if it is too dry. 3- Place the dough on an ovenproof tray. 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 recipes for frozen pizzas
Pizza is a 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 speciality, it is also very popular in the United States and many other countries. If you want to enjoy a good pizza, you should know that there are many different specialities.
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 colours of Italy" and is made with tomato, basil and mozzarella.
There is also 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 Siciliana (pizza with eggs) - Pizza Napolitana (pizza with aubergines) Are frozen pizzas better than home-made ones? To answer this question, you should first know that frozen pizzas are made from fresh, not frozen, ingredients. This makes them better than homemade ones as it avoids a long cooking time so that they remain crisp 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 is not well received by the general public. In this article, we will try to understand why the frozen pizza is so decried by consumers.
The main disadvantages of frozen pizza When you buy a frozen pizza, you are subject to the "low cost" business model, i.e. it is an offer for people with a limited budget.
Most frozen pizzas are sold at a lower price than artisanal pizzas, as they are manufactured on a large scale and therefore easier to produce and store. They are offered in small individual portions to keep costs down and to make them easier to transport and store.
Frozen pizza is a good solution for people who do not have time to prepare their meals. All you have to do is buy the pizza and put it in the oven. This makes for a balanced meal that is quick to prepare.
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