Pizza Baking – Polish Pottery

The "Pizza Baking – Polish Pottery" category brings together all the ceramic essentials for making, baking, and serving pizza the artisan way. Discover generously sized, durable mixing bowls for preparing and kneading your dough, deep and oven-safe lasagna dishes perfect for layered bakes and stuffed crust creations, and extra-large pizza plates (30 cm and beyond) designed for serving full pizzas straight from the oven.

All items are handcrafted by Ceramika Artystyczna in Bolesławiec, Poland. They are painted by hand, glazed, oven-safe, dishwasher-safe, and made to last. Every piece blends functionality with timeless Polish folk art tradition.

The history of pizza traces back to ancient times when Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans baked flatbreads topped with oils, herbs, and seasonal ingredients. However, the modern pizza as we know it took shape in 18th-century Naples, where tomato was first added to leavened bread dough. The iconic Pizza Margherita, created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy, became a symbol of Italian identity and taste.

Today, pizza is a beloved dish across Europe, and each country has added its own regional flair:

– Germany: Thin crust pizzas topped with bacon, onions, or sauerkraut; often inspired by Flammkuchen
– France: Tarte flambée or pizzas with goat cheese, figs, and herbes de Provence
– Italy: The birthplace of pizza – Margherita, Marinara, Quattro Stagioni, Capricciosa, with buffalo mozzarella and regional olive oils
– Spain: Coca – rectangular flatbreads with vegetables, anchovies, or onions
– Poland: Zapiekanka – toasted baguette-pizza topped with mushrooms, cheese, ketchup
– Hungary: Hearty pizzas with spicy sausage, paprika, and sour cream
– Austria: Rustic toppings with egg, speck, and mountain cheese
– Netherlands: Sweet and savory styles with pineapple, Gouda cheese, or even peanut sauce
– Belgium: Pizzas with Belgian endive, blue cheese, or seafood
– Portugal: Thin crust pizzas with sardines, tuna, olives, and piri-piri sauce
– Greece: Mediterranean flavors with feta, olives, spinach, or gyros meat
– Croatia: Prosciutto, onions, and local cheeses on a wood-fired base
– Slovenia: Toppings with pumpkin oil, wild mushrooms, and regional herbs
– Finland: Known for smoked reindeer meat pizza
– Sweden: “Pizza Africana” with banana, curry, and peanut sauce – quirky and loved
– Denmark: Potato slices, rosemary, and Danish blue cheese
– Czech Republic & Slovakia: Toppings with sauerkraut, bacon, and onion – hearty and regional
– Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania: Often include smoked fish, dill, sour cream
– Ireland: Rustic pizzas with potato, leek, and mature cheddar
– Malta: Ftira – thick crust pizza-like bread with tomatoes, onions, and capers
– Luxembourg: Mix of French and German traditions – crème fraîche, bacon, onion
– Cyprus: Toppings with halloumi, mint, tomato, and oregano
– Romania & Bulgaria: Richly topped with cheese, sausage, and peppers

The Polish pottery pizza plates in this category are wide enough for full-size pizzas and flatbreads. The lasagna dishesare deep and ovenproof, ideal for baked pastas and creative casseroles. The mixing bowls are sturdy, heavy, and perfect for working dough with both hands – bringing real kitchen craft back into your pizza-making.

Conclusion:

The Pizza Baking collection from Ceramika Artystyczna unites Italian culinary tradition with Polish ceramic craftsmanship. Whether you're baking for friends or crafting your own perfect slice, this collection offers the beauty, strength, and soul of handmade pottery – straight to your kitchen.