Why do some pizza places put the toppings (pepperoni, etc) under the cheese?

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To keep them more moist during cooking According to the July 7, 2005 post at Billy's Pizza Photo Log: "There are two approaches to putting ham on a pizza - putting it under the cheese or on top of the cheese. Putting it on top yields ham that is a little crispy on the edges, which is yummy. In this case, I put the ham under the cheese - which kept the ham from drying out in the oven."

A recipe in the Callahan's Cookbook, "Tanais' 20 minute Pizza", says: "Just remember if it's reasonably dry (like mushrooms or most washed vegetables), then put them under the cheese topping, if it's 'wet' or 'oily' like Salamis or Anchovies or Olives, then put them on top of the cheese. " My dad used to go to one pizza place that normally put pepperoni on top of the cheese, and he would put in a specific request to have them put under the cheese so they didn't get crispy around the edges. I would think pizza places would be more willing than not to comply with a request if you prefer your toppings one way or the other.

Sources: As cited, plus personal experience .

I once asked the guys at one of my fave pizza joints that does this... They made their pizza in an old-fashioned brick oven, and slid it in and out on those big wooden paddle-like things. He said it helps keep them from losing toppings in the oven when they slide the pizzas. Makes sense, huh?

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To keep things in place, and so pepperoni doesn't curl up. They put it under the cheese, so when you eat the pizza the toppings don't roll off as easily. Pepperoni also has a nasty habit of curling up when cooked.

Sources: opinion.

I was told that its so that the grease isn't on top of the pizza. The other reason I was told is so that the toppings wouldn't fall off. Not sure about that one.

When I make mine at home, I always put the toppings under the cheese Sources: me and a friend owns a pizza shop Google Map View Larger Map .

Caramelize the cheese Lactose in the cheese, like other sugars, will get an opportunity to caramelize and produce nice toasty flavors. Other reasons could include a desire to keep pepperoni and other toppings from burning or drying out. Some cheeses are higher in moisture, and preparing the pizza in this way gives the cheese an opportunity to intensify in flavor, while protecting other toppings from dehydration..

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