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A VPN-certified margherita pizza. The denomination of "Vera Pizza Napoletana" is
reserved exclusively to pizza made according to the following rules: 1. It
must be made only with flour, natural yeast or (baker's) yeast, salt to taste,
and water. all types of fat are absolutely forbidden from inclusion in the
dough.
2. The diameter of the pizza should never exceed 30 centimeters ( 10-12
inches)
3. Dough must be kneaded by hand or by approved mixers that do not cause
the dough to overheat. (If the dough overheats, it speeds up the fermentation
process.)
4 The pizza dough must be punched down by hand and not by mechanical
means (never use a rolling pin, etc.)
5. The cooking is done directly on the
floor of the oven. (the use of sheet pans or other pans I is not allowed.)
6. The
oven must be made of brick and materiale refrattario. (refractory material
similar to volcanic stone) and must be fired with wood. (Operator's choice)
7.
The oven temperature must be at least 400 C. (750-800? F.)
8. The classic Pizza
ingredients are: Marinara - tomato, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt:
Margherita - tomato, mozzarella, olive oil, basil, salt.
9. Variations on the Classics, which are inspired by tradition and fantasy, are
accepted, provided they are not in conflict with the rules of good taste and
culinary laws.
10. The Pizza must have the following characteristics: not
crusty, well done, and fragrant, with the border high and soft.
The above rules
are set by the Association of VERA PIZZA NAPOLETANA, which is part of the
Association of Pizzaiola Europa and sustaining members.
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