What Exactly is a Stuffed Pizza?


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When it comes to pizza, you really can’t go wrong with what you order. But let’s face it, there are instances when certain kinds of pizza just sound better than others. Sometimes, a thin crust pizza is what the doctor ordered, with a light crust but an emphasis on the cheese and toppings. In other circumstances, you might be craving a good dose of carbs, and you’ll want to order a pizza with a more substantial crust. And in all honesty, more often than not, a pizza that has both a prominent crust and a heavy focus on toppings is the only thing that will quell a hungry appetite. 

If you more often than not fall into the third category, where you want a pie that is the perfect marriage of crust and toppings, then a stuffed pizza is absolutely the way to go. But maybe you’re not convinced that this is the pizza for you. Maybe you’re just not exactly sure of what a stuffed pizza is! Allow us to give you an education in order for you to make an informed pizza order. But we promise we’ll be quick-we know you’re hungry!

Our friends at Chow Hound say that stuffed pizza is known for three features. First of all, the crust, which is solid, smooth, and has a sweet and dry dough. This means that the crust will come out of the oven very thick and dense (and delicious). Next, stuffed pizza is known for its generous amount of both cheese and toppings (not a bad thing in our eyes). Finally, a stuffed pizza has the sauce on top of the pizza rather than on top of the crust.

Now, we must mention that pizza lovers sometimes confuse a stuffed crust pizza with a pan pizza. While ordering the alternative is certainly not a bad decision, let us quickly clear up the key differences. According to Times Food, pan pizza uses a harder, fluffier dough and is baked at a high temperature (over 500 degrees) in a deep dish pan for about 15 minutes.

If reading about the ins and outs of a stuffed crust pizza has induced serious pizza cravings, know that there’s no place better to get a stuffed pie than Aureilo’s, your Downer’s Grove pizza place. Our stuffed pizza is made the “old world way”, with a special sauce and homemade crust that are sure to make you feel as if you’re in Italy itself! Explore our menu and visit us today-be sure to come hungry! We are located at 940 Warren Avenue in the heart of Downer’s Grove.



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