Hungary's Neverland Pizzeria Makes Ancient Roman Pizza

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A pizzeria in Budapest made a very old pizza. It uses ingredients from ancient Rome, not modern ones.

Owner Josep Zara wanted to know about old Roman food. A Pompeii wall painting showed a flatbread, giving him an idea.

Zara studied Roman food history and old cookbooks. He chose ingredients that were used long before tomatoes.

Chef Gergely Bárdossy worked on the special dough. He used fermented spinach juice to help it rise.

The pizza has ancient grains and rich Roman sauces. It is a special dish for people who like new flavors.

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Where is the pizzeria located?

The pizzeria is located in Budapest.

What did the owner want to know about?

The owner wanted to know about old Roman food.

What special ingredient did the chef use for the dough?

The chef used fermented spinach juice to help the dough rise.

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