Rhode Island-Style Pizza Strips aka Bakery Pizza

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 73
Authentic Rhode Island-Style Pizza Strips aka Bakery Pizza Recipe
in Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 pounds prepared pizza dough
1 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup minced pepperoni ( optional )
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
300
Sugar
8g
Fat
16g
Rhode Island-Style Pizza Strips, also known as bakery pizza, are a regional specialty found commonly in bakeries and supermarkets in Rhode Island. A unique take on traditional pizza, the strips are baked with a thick crust and covered with tomato sauce, Romano cheese, minced garlic, oregano, and a sprinkle of sugar. Optional toppings include sausage, pepperoni, bacon, and vegetables. They are eaten as a finger food or cut into bite-sized squares and enjoyed as a snack or quick lunch.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.Roll out dough onto a 9x13 inch baking sheet.
3.Brush dough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil or more if required.
4.Spread crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough.
5.Add minced pepperoni over the tomatoes.
6.In a bowl, mix Romano cheese, white sugar, salt, minced garlic, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper and remaining olive oil.
7.Sprinkle the mix over the pepperoni and tomatoes.
8.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
9.Cool for a few minutes, then slice into strips and serve hot.

PROS

Rhode Island-Style Pizza Strips are a unique and delicious take on traditional pizza.
The strips are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and can be customized with various toppings.

CONS

Pizza strips tend to be greasy due to the additional oil and cheese and can be high in calories.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While pizza strips are not particularly healthy, their tomato sauce provides some essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene.
The oregano in the recipe has been known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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