National Pizza Day 2018 is TODAY! Here are the best deals and discounts plus the recipe for homemade pizza
It's the tastiest day of the year and the perfect excuse to eat your favourite cheesy slices
ATTENTION pizza lovers – today is National Pizza Day, meaning you can indulge in your favourite mouth-watering slices to celebrate.
If the cheesy delights are your passion, here is everything you need to know about this important day that should be the highlight of your year.
When is National Pizza Day 2018?
The special foodie day this year falls today, Friday February 9, giving pizza lovers the perfect excuse to order their favourite slices.
Whether you crave flavoursome deep pan or delicious thin Italian crusts, there is a pizza to suit all fans.
Many of the top pizza restaurants are offering deals for so people can take advantage of the special occasioni.
Or why not get cosy and stay inside with a takeaway deal, as many are offering discounts that last beyond Friday.
Where are the best deals and discounts for National Pizza Day 2018?
- has has two money-saving offers for the big day - choose from either a starter and main from £9.95, or sweeten the deal with three courses (including dessert) from just £12.95.
- is offering 50 per cent off pizzas when you spend over £20.
- is selling their Deep Dish pizza for £1 from Tesco and their Large The Takeaway option for £2.50 from Iceland. These will be available until February 12, so the fun doesn't have to stop immediately after the day is over.
- Prezzo is launching black pizza options on February 9, which have bases made from charcoal. There are two pizzas on the menu that include the base; one is a meat option with sausage and pepperoni and the other is a vegetarian one. Find the £10.95 pizzas in all their restaurants nationwide.
- If you are looking for a gluten-free option, why not check out , which has been discounted to £2.46 until February 21. It is available instores. from Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, Booths and Sainsbury’s.
- Tesco has reduced its , with many discounted to £1.50.
How do you make a homemade pizza?
According to site, here is a simple recipe that will let you make a pizza from scratch:
Ingredients:
For the pizza dough (enough for two 12 inch bases):
- 550g of strong white flour
- 7g of dried yeast (usually one sachet)
- 1 tsp of table salt
- 1 tsp of caster sugar
- 320ml of luke warm water
- Pepper to season
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
For the pizza base sauce:
- Tin of chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp of tomato Puree
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pepper to season
- Coarse salt to season
- 2 cloves of garlic (crushed or finely chopped)
- 1 tsp of basil
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 1 tsp Thyme
For the toppings:
- Grated cheddar and mozzarella
- Toppings of your choice
Method:
1. Sieve the flour into a bowl and add the salt and pepper.
2. Put the water, sugar, yeast and olive oil in a jug and let it sit for 3 mins.
3. Pour the mixture into the bowl and stir until mixed.
4. Knead the dough until it is tacky. Cpver and leave for an hour until dough has doubled in size.
5. Knead dough again and then split into two (one for each pizza base).
6. Make sauce by blending all sauce ingredients for 3o seconds.
7. Roll dough out on a floured surface until it is the size of your pizza tray.
8. Cover dough in sauce, add grated cheese and then your toppings.
9. Cook in a preheated oven for 20mins at 200C and then serve.
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What other food days are celebrated throughout the year?
If you are a food-lover these are the days you should mark in your diary:
- International Hummus Day is May 13
- World Milk Day is June 1
- International Sushi Day is June 18
- World Chocolate Day is July 7
- International Beer Day is the first Friday in August
- International Bacon Day is September 5
- International Coffee Day is September 29
- World Tripe Day is October 24
- World Pasta Day is October 25
- International Tea Day is December 1