How come the side of a pizza crust gets more brown then the middle?

Question

when you put it in the oven

Answer 1

You make a good point, and thanks for the answers even though it's not my question.

Answer 2

More exposure to the heat in your oven. Using a baking stone that's preheated changes that slightly.

It's like a person getting a tan. The parts that aren't exposed don't get tanned the same way as exposed parts.

Answer 3

cuz theres no barrier between that and the heat

Answer 4

no coats of topping on it

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Answer 5

because there's no sauce and cheese protecting it?