Minneapolis–style pizza
TypePizza
CourseMain course
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateMinnesota
Main ingredientsUnleavened pizza dough, tomato sauce with crushed hot peppers, cheese, salt, usually hearty toppings

Minneapolis-style pizza[1] (also known as Minnesota-style pizza, which is often shorted to Sota-style pizza)[2] is a circular thin-crust pizza, cut into squares, with spicy sauce, and hearty toppings. The name of the pizza usually depends upon what part of the state it is purchased from. In Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding suburbs it is typically called Minneapolis-style. Meanwhile, in other parts of the state it is known as Minnesota-style. Red Savoys, a local Minnesota pizza chain, which invented the pizza and is a Minnesota-style specialty pizzeria, calls Minnesota-style pizza "Sota-style".[3]

History

In 1965 Red's Savoy invented Minnesota-style pizza which they called "Sota-style" along with other things such as "Sota-style" baked penne, and "Sota-style" charcuterie. Other pizzerias around St. Paul opened around the 1960s such as Broadway, Sammy's, and Mama's pizza, they all had similar thin crust pizzas, that were cut into squares, these pizzas later became one uniform "Minnesota-style pizza".[4] Red's Savoys later became a franchise which helped spread the pizza to other places in Minnesota. Later Heggies Pizza a frozen pizza company began selling Minnesota-style pizza.[5] In 2017 Red's Savoy pizza re-branded itself to become a Sota-style specialty pizzeria.[6] Carbones, a pizza chain, is also known to sell Minnesota-style pizza.[7]

Characteristics

Minneapolis-style pizza has many defining characteristics that put it apart from other pizza styles.

Crust

The crust of the pizza must be thin with no leavening at all. It must also be cut into squares, this is usually done precisely to keep the squares the same shape.[1] The cutting of the pizza into squares, which is also known as "party cut" or "tavern-style" cut pizza, is one of the most important and defining characteristics of Minneapolis-style pizza. The crust is thin but not cracker-like, it has a similar hardness to New York–style pizza.[4]

Sauce

The sauce of the pizza is another very important characteristic. The secret sauce used by Red's Savoy is typically used, it is described as "passive-aggressive", sweet, savory, and it is also known to have a slight kick. Other pizzerias and homemade pizzas use marinara sauce with crushed up hot peppers.[2][6]

Cheese, Seasoning, and Other Toppings

The cheese always has to go on the pizza after the sauce and other toppings. Mozzarella is typically used but other varieties such as cheddar, and Parmesan can also be used. Minneapolis-style also uses more cheese than other regional styles. Extra salt is added to Minneapolis-style, especially in bars so that customers will purchase more beverages. The pizza is loaded with hearty toppings, especially meats like sausage, ham, Italian sausage, and pepperoni, onions can also be added.[1][2][4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "What is Minneapolis style pizza, exactly?". Discover The Cities. 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. 1 2 3 "Wait, What is Minnesota Style Pizza?". homemadepizzaschool.com. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ↑ "What the uff is Minnesota-style pizza?". The Takeout. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  4. 1 2 3 Tribune, Joy Summers Star. "Why do Minnesotans cut their pizzas in squares?". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  5. ↑ DunkenDunken (2022-08-16). "Did You Know Minnesota Has Its Own Style of Pizza?". 106.9 KROC. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  6. 1 2 "Does Minnesota Really Have Its Own Pizza Style? – PMQ Pizza Magazine". www.pmq.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  7. ↑ "BEST PIZZA: MINNESOTA STYLE". Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. 2014-07-31. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
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