Great American Pizza Bake

The Great American Pizza Bake takes place during the second full week of February and encourages people to enjoy freshly baked pizza—and make their own at home. It is a chance to try different styles, toppings, and homemade combinations while sharing the results with family or friends.

Pizza has a long history. Pizza-like flatbreads existed in ancient Rome, and the dish continued to evolve before becoming a working-class food in Naples, Italy, during the early 20th century. Pizza later arrived in the United States with Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and developed into a beloved American food.

The holiday’s own history is less certain: no documented founder or invention date is available. Whatever its origins, the Great American Pizza Bake offers a delicious reason to turn on the oven and create a pizza from scratch.

How to Observe Great American Pizza Bake

Celebrate by making a pizza at home. Prepare dough, add sauce and your favorite toppings, and try a style such as New York-style, Detroit-style, Chicago deep-dish, or St. Louis-style thin crust. Invite friends or family to bake alongside you, compare creative toppings, and share the finished pizzas. If baking is not practical, enjoy a pizza made by someone else and spend some time learning about pizza’s long history.

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