How to make a St. Louis-style pizza

St. Louis-style pizza is a favorite among mid-westerners. Its thin crust holds a flavor that is unmistakably good. But how can you enjoy that famous style of pizza if you live outside of St. Louis? Follow these steps (thanks, Dad) and enjoy a quick and inexpensive pizza that tastes like it was just delivered from your favorite St. Louis pizzeria.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cookie sheet
• Soft 10-inch flour tortillas
• Grated cheese of your choice (Provel cheese recommended)
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Pizza sauce
• Favorite toppings (sausage, pepperoni, ham, onions, black olives, etc.)
• Oven

1. Place a 10-inch soft flour tortilla on a cookie sheet and spread on the tortilla a thin layer of pizza sauce with a spoon.

2. Grate a liberal amount of cheese on top of the sauce-covered tortilla. (St. Louis original Provel cheese is highly recommended. See Web site below for ordering Provel cheese.)

3. Place your choice of toppings on the pie. (Sausage, onions and tomatoes are recommended.)

4. Sprinkle a liberal amount of grated Parmesan cheese on top of your pie.

5. Bake the pie in the oven at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes (or until Parmesan cheese is lightly brown).

6. Let the pizza cool, cut into square pieces and enjoy!

Resources

• Wikipedia's entry for St. Louis-style pizza
• Wikipedia's entry for Provel cheese
• Order Provel cheese