New England Bar Pizza

Bar pizza is a traditional pizza originating from New England. This pizza variety, unlike New York or Neapolitan pizza, is smaller in size and cooked in an oily rimmed pan. It's characterized by its lacy and thin crust with burnt edges due to the fact that the dough forms a thin lip up the sides of the pan. The dough is usually made with a combination of all-purpose flour, yeast, olive oil, sugar, and salt. The pizza is topped with tomato sauce, a drizzle of olive oil, and a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheese that covers the whole pizza from one edge to another. If desired, it can be enriched with additional toppings such as bacon or hot peppers. It's then baked until the crust is browned and crisp and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown. Once done, it's cut into slices and served. This pizza style is popular in bars and restaurants across New England.