Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a pizza having a decorative contour. The method includes contouring a pizza dough such that the contour of the dough is substantially the decorative contour. The dough is formed to define a shoulder and a top surface, whereby the shoulder defines the contour of the dough and the contour of the top surface. Toppings are positioned at the top surface such that the toppings accent the decorative contour. The shoulder retains the toppings at the top surface. The dough and toppings are cooked, resulting in the pizza having the decorative contour.