New York-style pizza

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-york-style-pizza

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is New York-style pizza?New York City, New York, USA
2. How many people live in New York-style pizza?Approximately 8.8 million residents
3. When was New York-style pizza built?New York City was founded as New Amsterdam in 1624
4. What makes New York-style pizza different from other pizzas?It is very large, usually 18-24 inches, and has a thin, chewy crust that can be folded. The dough uses high‑gluten flour and is baked at very high temperatures, giving a crisp bottom and a slightly chewy interior.
5. Why do people fold a slice of New York pizza?Folding the slice keeps the toppings from sliding off and makes it easier to eat while walking or standing.

Culinary Diffusion: The spread of food traditions and practices from one culture or region to another.
Gluten: A protein found in wheat that gives dough its elasticity and structure when mixed with water.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.