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St. Louis–style pizza

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In contrast to the larger pie-like wedges seen in other pizza styles, St. Louis–style pizza is cut into three- or four-inch squares, referred to as a
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than other styles of pizza, and is sweeter, which is likely due to the influence of Sicilian immigrants upon Italian foods in St. Louis.
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Kim Harwell (2003-01-11). "City famed for arch has another angle; St. Louis–style pizzas square off against all comers".
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former profession as a tile-layer. The smaller slices and rigid crust help to support the weight of its toppings.
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is typically—though not always—used in place of mozzarella. Provel is a white
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St. Louis–style pizza is available at local restaurants and chains such as
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America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea
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It has been suggested that the square-cut was inspired by
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St. Louis-style pizza

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