Pizza baked in large rectangular trays, sold by the slice
Pizza al taglio |
Alternative names | Pizza al trancio |
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Type | Pizza |
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Place of origin | Italy |
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Region or state | Rome, Lazio |
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Main ingredients | Pizza dough, sauce, cheese, toppings |
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Pizza al taglio or pizza al trancio (Italian for pizza by the slice)[1] is a variety of pizza baked in large rectangular trays,[2] and generally sold in rectangular or square slices by weight, with prices marked per kilogram or per 100 grams.[3] This type of pizza was invented in Rome, Italy, and is common throughout Italy.[4] Many variations and styles of pizza al taglio exist, and the dish is available in other areas of the world in addition to Italy.