Argentinian pizza: The best in the worldI’m not even going to pretend to be objective during this episode. Argentinian pizza is the best pizza in the world, I don’t care.One of the most delicious inventions in the world, our version of pizza was deeply rooted in immigration and the economic difficulties faced by Italians in Argentina. (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/la-historia-de-la-pizza-argentina-de-donde-salio-la-media-masa-nid2036460/) What is the history of our kind of pizza, and why is it so different to more traditional Italian variety?Welcome to Further Records, I’m Forest. Grab a slice and keep boosting your English journey with our TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram accounts!According to historical documents, modern Italian pizza has existed since at least the early 1700s. Of course, similar foods have existed all throughout history, but the specific style of pizza was created at least 300 years ago.Most people are aware of the great wave of Italian immigration that happened in Argentina in the late 1800s. During this time, they brought their customs and, of course, their recipes.The difference lies in the ingredients. The Italian immigrants were mostly poor and were looking to improve their quality of life in Argentina. Here, they found an abundance of food that was not available to them in their home country. Because of this, the pizza naturally changed in composition.The main difference is the leavening. If you’ve ever made homemade pizza you’ll understand there’s a difference between yeast and sourdough.In Italy, pizzas were made with what we call “masa madre” in Spanish, which is why they have their characteristic shape, with large pockets of air and a very thin base.However, in Argentina, they found a large amount of cheap flour and cheese, as well as commercial yeast, which makes it more similar to a focaccia bread.