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What repurposed workplace containers did Detroit bakers originally use as pans for the city's signature pizza?
Answer
Automotive parts trays
Detroit-style pizza's crispy, airy crust and rectangular shape trace back to Sicilian focaccia baked in blue steel trays originally used to hold small parts in automotive factories during WWII.
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Detroit-style pizza's rectangular shape and crispy, airy crust originated from Sicilian focaccia baked in automotive factory metal trays during WWII.
Other options people guess
- Bakery sheet pans
- Bread proofing pans
- Restaurant catering trays
Topics
- pizza
- detroit
- food-history
- wwii
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