Is Margherita pizza alcoholic? Debunking the myth about fermentation
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Despite some confusion stemming from the yeast fermentation process, the classic Margherita pizza is fundamentally not an alcoholic dish. This iconic Italian meal relies on simple, non-alcoholic ingredients like flour, water, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, and any trace alcohol from yeast is completely cooked away during baking.
