Learn the rewarding skill of making fresh, authentic pizza from scratch under the guidance of a professional chef in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Your group will receive personalized expert instruction and have a chance to relax, enjoy one another's company, and learn together as you knead the dough and savor the delicious fruits of your culinary labor.
What Your Group Will Accomplish:
- Mix, knead, and roll pizza dough into perfect shapes
- Select and add your preferred toppings to each pizza
- Bake your pizzas to achieve golden, crispy perfection
- Sit together and enjoy delicious, freshly made pizza
Ingredients:
- 3 cups bread flour for a crisp, thin crust, or all-purpose flour for a softer, chewier crust. Gluten-free flour is available for those with dietary requirements.
- 1/2 cup semolina flour, bread flour, or all-purpose flour
- 2 packets of active dry yeast or 1 packet of instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
- One 14-ounce can of San Marzano tomatoes or any quality 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 heads of fresh garlic
- Salt to taste
- Cheese of your choice, either shredded or fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, soy cheese, or other varieties
- Toppings of your preference, such as pepperoni, sausage, fresh artichokes, olives, mushrooms, vegetables, or fresh herbs
Essential Tools:
- Mixing bowl and wooden spoon, or a stand mixer with a hook attachment
- Blender, hand blender, food processor, or a sharp chef's knife with a cutting board
- Pizza stone or standard cookie sheet for baking
- Sharp chef's knife and cutting board for prep
- Metal spatula and tongs, or a traditional pizza peel
- Small saucepan for sauce preparation
