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Celebrate National Deep Dish Pizza Day with the most delicious and gooey pies - grab your friends, family, and a big appetite for some amazing pizza!
It's time to get your ovens ready for National Deep Dish Pizza Day on April 5! This delicious holiday has been around since the 1940s, when it was first created in Chicago. Since then, deep dish pizza has become a favorite all over the world with its thick crust and gooey cheese. It's also a great opportunity to try new toppings or experiment with your own unique recipes. So grab some friends and get ready to celebrate this delicious day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1943</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Deep Dish Pizza Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, founded by Ike Sewell, creates the very first deep dish pizza, introducing a new pizza style to the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chicago Style Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Popularity of deep dish pizza grows throughout Chicago and begins to spread to neighboring states.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lawsuit Over 'Chicago's Pizza'</div><div class='timeline-text'>A lawsuit is settled in which Pizzeria Uno attempted to trademark the term "Chicago's Pizza". The term is ruled as generic, opening the way for any pizza to be called "Chicago-style".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Deep Dish Pizza Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Deep Dish Pizza Day is celebrated for the first time, spreading awareness and fostering appreciation of this unique pizza style.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Deep Dish Pizza Goes Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>Deep dish pizza becomes widely recognized around the world, with pizza places in multiple countries offering their take on this Chicago classic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new topping</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Why not add something new to the mix? Try incorporating some unique toppings, like olives and feta cheese, or pineapple and jalapenos. You never know what delicious combination you might come up with.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own deep dish pizza</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making a deep dish pizza from scratch can be fun and rewarding. All you need is some store bought dough, pizza sauce, and an array of toppings. Layer them in a cast iron skillet and bake for 35 minutes at 425°F.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local pizzeria</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local pizzeria to see what they have to offer. You may find a gourmet deep dish that you've never tried before and it could become your favorite.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a pizza party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a pizza party! Have everyone bring their favorite toppings and get creative with the pizzas you make. Don't forget to have some fun drinks too.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a pizza making workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn how to make the perfect deep dish pizza by attending a pizza making workshop near you. If you can't find one near you, look online for recipes and tutorials so you can make one yourself.</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Deep Dish Pizza is hearty and fulfilling</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Thanks to its thick crust and generous amount of cheese and toppings, deep dish pizza gives you a fulfilling and hearty meal. Every bite you take has every bit of flavor you could want in a pizza!</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Offers a new twist to traditional pizza</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>If you're used to thin and crispy pizzas, then deep dish pizzas offer a delicious shift from the norm. The thick crust gives you a different texture and taste that makes the pizza experience unique and fun.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>It's a creative playground</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>The deep dimensions of a deep dish pizza give you plenty of space to play around with toppings and cheese. You can fill up the pizza with all your favorite ingredients, making it a customized delight that matches your specific preferences.</p></div></div>
National Deep Dish Pizza Day is celebrated on April 5 every year. In 2024, it falls on a Friday.
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