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cornicione

the raised rim of a pizza

Literally 'cornice' of a building, but also the name for the raised rim of a pizza crust. Blasted for 90 seconds in a hot pizza oven, it should emerge puffy, slightly charred, crispy and a bit chewy.

Campania

Pizzas, Focacce & Flatbreads

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Kanko