The Art of Regional Pizza Making

🔥🍕 Master the Art of Pizza-Making – From Dough to Delicious! 🍽️✨
Love pizza but can’t quite get that pizzeria-perfect crust at home? Say no more! Join us for a fun, hands-on pizza-making adventure where you’ll unlock the secrets to crafting authentic, regionally-inspired pizzas that will wow your friends and family! 🎉
Under the expert guidance of Chef John Alunni, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive deep into the science and soul of pizza-making. 🌾 From choosing the perfect flour to mastering gluten development, fermentation, proofing, and baking, this class covers everything you need to know to create crispy, chewy, and downright delicious pizzas right in your own kitchen! 🍞🔥
You’ll mix, knead, stretch, and shape your dough like a pro, then explore the distinct flavors and techniques behind some of the world’s most famous pizza styles. Whether you’re craving the gooey goodness of a Chicago deep-dish, the light, airy perfection of a Neapolitan pie, or the bold flavors of a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece, you’ll learn how to nail every style with confidence! 🍅🧀
And of course, the best part—you get to feast on everything we make! 😋🍽️
🍕 The Ultimate Pizza Menu:
🔥 Chicago Deep Dish Pizza – A thick, buttery crust filled with layers of zesty tomato sauce, Italian sausage, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings. A true pizza-lover’s dream! 🏙️🧀
🍅 Sicilian Style Pizza – Crisp, pan-baked perfection with a thick, golden crust, topped with a blend of cheeses, savory pepperoni, and rich San Marzano tomato sauce. 🍕✨
🌿 Neapolitan Style Pizza – Light, bubbly, and slightly charred, made with Caputo 00 flour, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil for that classic Italian pizzeria experience. 🍃🔥
🌶️ Mediterranean Pizza – A perfectly fermented crust topped with spicy soppressata, Calabrian chiles, and a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet-heat kick you won’t forget! 🥑🍯
👨‍🍳 What You’ll Learn
🌾 Choosing the Right Flour – Understand the differences between pizza flours and how protein content affects your finished crust.
🍞 The Science of Pizza Dough – Learn how hydration, gluten development, yeast, salt, and fermentation work together to create exceptional dough.
⏰ Fermentation & Proofing – Discover how time and temperature affect flavor, texture, and rise—and how to know when your dough is ready to use.
🤲 Mixing, Kneading & Gluten Development – Learn proper dough-handling techniques for developing the strength and elasticity needed for great pizza.
🍕 Stretching & Shaping Dough – Master techniques for creating thin, airy Neapolitan crusts, thick Sicilian bases, and buttery Chicago-style dough without tearing or overworking the dough.
🔥 Baking for the Perfect Crust – Learn how temperature, baking surfaces, oven placement, and timing affect browning, crispness, and chew.
🧀 Sauce, Cheese & Topping Balance – Discover how to layer ingredients without creating a soggy crust and how to balance flavors and textures.
🌍 Regional Pizza Techniques – Explore what makes Chicago Deep Dish, Sicilian, Neapolitan, and Mediterranean-style pizzas unique.
🔪 Professional Pizza-Making Techniques – Learn proper portioning, topping, cutting, and presentation techniques used by professional pizza makers.
🏠 Pizza-Making at Home – Take away practical tips for adapting professional techniques to your home oven so you can make incredible pizza long after class is over.
🍕 From Flour to First Bite—You’ll Learn How to Make Pizza Like a Pro! 🔥
👨‍🍳 Instructor:
Chef John Alunni
📝 Class Format:
Hands-On & Demonstration – Watch, learn, and then get your hands in the dough!