St. Louis-style pizza

St. Louis-style pizza is a distinctive type of pie originating from St. Louis, Missouri, and its surrounding areas. What sets it apart is its ultra-thin, cracker-like crust, made without yeast. Rather than the traditional wedge slices, these pizzas are cut into squares or rectangles, a method known as "party" or "tavern cut."

A hallmark of St. Louis-style pizza is Provel cheese. This processed cheese blend combines provolone, Swiss, and white cheddar. It is a signature element of this pizza style, often substituting the more commonly used mozzarella or plain provolone. Provel cheese was created by a St. Louis company in the 1950s and is primarily produced in Wisconsin exclusively for the St. Louis market. As a result, it can be challenging to find this cheese outside the region.

The sauce on a St. Louis-style pizza is typically seasoned with a generous amount of oregano and sometimes a hint of sweetness, reflecting the culinary influence of Sicilian immigrants in St. Louis. Despite its thin crust, this pizza can support a variety of toppings, thanks to the crust's sturdiness.