Tips for Pizza in Brandenburg

Pizza is a dish without which Italy is simply unimaginable, and by now the same is true of Germany, and therefore of Brandenburg too. For several decades it has been the top import among foreign food specialities, and everyone knows a great Italian restaurant nearby.

Among us Germans, roughly one in four has a pizza on the table four times a week. Reason enough to look at what makes a tasty pizza and which different pizzas there are.

By definition, a pizza is a flatbread that is deliciously topped before baking. A simple yeast dough is the basis. The origin of the pizza probably goes back to the city of Naples in Italy.

Pizza as a dish has had the status of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage for many years now, and it of course suits the city of Brandenburg, with its good 70 thousand inhabitants, well.

The Pizza Margherita

The Margherita is more or less the simplest kind of pizza: cheese, basil and tomatoes are enough to make a tasty dish that is also very filling – especially because of the cheese.

It is at the top of menus around the world for good reason, as it is usually the cheapest pizza in a restaurant.

Pizza Funghi on the Havel

With this pizza you get exactly what the name promises: mushrooms. Garlic, oregano and cheese are usually added too.

The dough for a Pizza Funghi should be especially fluffy so that the mushrooms can later develop their full aroma. There is also variety with other mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms, so that the flavour does not get boring.

One of the most-eaten German pizzas – that is the Pizza Funghi.

The Salami Pizza

This pizza is a true classic that you will not only find at every Italian restaurant but that almost everyone has eaten at some point. The simple combination of cheese and salami is almost impossible to top for flavour.

You can also add peppers, capers or olives if you want something a little more exotic. What matters is that the sausage is well seasoned, so that it can give the pizza exactly that special something.

From the Sea to the City in the State of Brandenburg – Pizza Marinara

For seafood lovers this pizza is a real must. It is traditionally topped with fish such as sardines, anchovies or tuna. Olives and onions are often added too.

The result is a wonderfully fresh and slightly salty pizza that tastes best with a good glass of white wine. If you like, you can also add a few chilli peppers to give the pizza a little more kick.

Tropical Flair in Brandenburg – Pizza Hawaii

Among the most popular pizzas in Germany for a long time now has been the Pizza Hawaii, which was invented in the USA. As the name suggests, pineapple is used as a topping. Ham and cheese are of course included too.

The sweetness of the fruit makes a pleasant contrast with the salty ham. If you like, you can also add curry powder to give the pizza an exotic note.

Pizza Capricciosa

A well-known classic that is especially popular with families is the Pizza Capricciosa. It is distinguished by a large number of toppings.

Besides salami, ham, mushrooms, artichokes and olives, the Pizza Capricciosa normally has tomato sauce and cheese. It works very well as a main course, as it is very filling and hearty.

Pizza Vegetaria – Meat-Free for Brandenburg

Even vegetarians do not have to go without pizza. The Pizza Vegetaria is topped with vegetarian ingredients such as olives, sweetcorn, courgettes, aubergines and peppers.

Of course there is cheese on top as well. You can use an ordinary tomato sauce or a light sauce for the Pizza Vegetaria. For a very strong flavour, you can also add a little Gorgonzola if you like.

Pizza Prosciutto e Rucola

This pizza is a good treat for ham lovers. Besides the typical Italian Parma ham, it also has rocket, which gives a wonderfully fresh and slightly spicy flavour.

You can also add Parmesan or balsamic vinegar if you like. The dough for this pizza is usually quite thin so that the ingredients can really come into their own.

Pizza Quattro Formaggi – a Variety of Cheeses for the North-East of Germany

This pizza is only for cheese lovers. It contains four different kinds of cheese: Parmesan, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola and Taleggio, as the name already suggests.

The Pizza Quattro Formaggi is also often topped with garlic. The result is a very intense and strong flavour that perhaps not everyone likes. The pizza is definitely worth a try if you are a cheese fan.

Pizza Diavola – Something Spicy in Brandenburg

Pizza Diavola is a good choice for anyone who likes it hotter. The pizza is usually topped with spicy salami, onions and chilli peppers.

So if you fancy something properly hot, this is exactly the pizza for you. Of course you can also add other toppings such as peppers or olives to give the pizza your very own personal touch.

Pizza Quattro Stagioni – Four Seasons

This pizza has ingredients that are typical of the 4 seasons. That is why it is also called "Pizza 4 Seasons". For example, you find artichokes and asparagus on the pizza, standing for spring.

Summer is represented by tomatoes, for example, autumn by the best mushrooms and winter by exquisite truffles. Of course you can also add other ingredients such as ham or olives to give the pizza your personal touch.

Pizza Calzone

The calzone is a tasty alternative to ordinary pizza.

It is basically a pizza that is folded in the middle and then baked in the oven.

The usual filling for a calzone is cheese and ham, but of course you can also use other things such as vegetables or salami. So that the filling does not run out during baking, the dough for a calzone is usually slightly thicker than for ordinary pizza.