Most people are familiar with pizza slices. But then, like every other popular global dish, pizzas are being made in other interesting and fun ways, apart from flat and round. This is because the main ingredients of pizzas: mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and vegetable and meat toppings can really be had in any way you like, as long as everything required for pizza is there. How about trying out pizzas in baked, crunchy cones loaded with extra cheese and toppings? Or if you have a sweet tooth, then the dessert version can also be made. Yes, we are talking about Pizza Cones, and they’re worth a try.
Similar to ice cream cones, Pizza Cones are layered with flavours. Besides, it’s not messy to eat, unlike a regular pizza. You can enjoy four to five quick bites and can eat them on the go, not just at the table. What's more, it has fewer calories as compared to massive pizza slices. You can add two layers of mozzarella cheese, in the beginning, and towards the top. Add bite-sized meatballs to the pizza cone according to your taste or fill it up only with vegetables, if you are a vegetarian. The inside of the cone is layered with pizza sauce, so you can imagine how delicious it would be with cheese and sauce merged together and savoured. You will need just a little bit of skill and patience in preparing the cone mould, the rest is easy.
Where did the Pizza Cone originate?
Well, of course in Italy, the birthplace of pizzas. But the invention of the Pizza Cone occurred not too long ago. It is said to have been invented in 2008. Pizza cones are also called hand-rolled pizzas or roll pizzas and in Italian, they are known as ‘pizza al passeggio’. We have two recipes below: Savoury Pizza Cone and Sweet Pizza Cone.
Savoury Pizza Cone
Ingredients:
1 pound of pizza dough
1/4 pound Italian sausage
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil for garnish
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. Roll out pizza dough into a big circle
3. Use a stencil to cut out the dough
4. Fold dough over cone mould and seal
5. Bake the cones for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown
6. Roll sausage into small meatballs and place on the sheet pan, and then bake for 15 minutes
7. Fill Pizza Cone with some meatballs, then add a spoonful of sauce and cheese and layer until the cone is filled
8. Top with cheese and meatballs. Bake until cheese is melted and golden
9. Garnish with basil
10. Serve hot
Sweet Pizza Cone
Ingredients:
1 pound of pizza dough
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 melted butter
1 or 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. Roll out pizza dough into a big circle
3. Use a stencil to cut out the dough
4. Fold dough over cone mould and seal
5. Bake the cones for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown
6. In a large bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar
7. Lightly brush the Pizza Cones with melted butter and roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture
8. Top with one or two scoops of vanilla ice cream
The Pizza Cone is one more innovation added to your kitchen that your friends and family would love.
