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Pizza Strips

(Red Bread, Party Pizza, Strip Pizza, Bakery Pizza, Tomato Bread)

Rhode Island's famous pizza strips come from the local bakeries, not pizza parlors, contrary to what people may think when they hear the name. It is a dish consisting of a thick, doughy base, similar to a focaccia, slathered with fresh tomato sauce, often with a hint of fresh herbs such as rosemary or basil.


There is no cheese in pizza strips, just a heavy, bright red tomato sauce, which is why the dish is sometimes called tomato bread. Pizza strips are baked in large baking trays, resulting in a thick crust. The dish is traditionally served at room temperature and is a common staple food at numerous kids' birthday parties and cookouts.


The origin of pizza strips is a mystery, but some believe it is an Americanized version of cudduruni - a Sicilan-style focaccia topped with tomato sauce and herbs.