Colorado-Style Pizza

Colorado-style pizza or Colorado mountain pie is a unique version of a pizza originating from Colorado. The pizza has a thick, braided crust and it's made with honey instead of sugar. The braid acts as a barricade which holds the numerous toppings from spilling out on the sides. It was invented at Beau Jo's, where customers can create their own pie by choosing from a combination of over 50 different topping ingredients. At the end of the meal, the customers usually dunk the crust in honey, which is traditionally served on the side. Although Colorado-style pizza is often compared to Chicago deep-dish pizza, those are baked in the oven for more than 40 minutes, while Colorado-style pizza is baked in a gas-powered oven for about 10 minutes. Due to the fact that there are so many toppings on the pizza, it's sold by the pound. At Beau Jo's, the dough is made fresh throughout the day, every 3 to 4 hours, and the ingredients and vegetables are always fresh and cut daily, making it a great value for money.