Learning Path
Comprehensive guide covering all aspects of pizza making
1Pizza Fundamentals
2 hours
- History and Regional Styles
- Essential Equipment Overview
- Ingredient Quality and Selection
- Pizza Mathematics: Ratios and Calculations
2Mastering Pizza Dough
3.5 hours
- Classic Neapolitan Dough
- New York Style Dough
- Sicilian and Deep Dish Variations
- Fermentation Science and Timing
- Troubleshooting Common Dough Issues
3Sauce Mastery
2 hours
- San Marzano Tomato Sauce
- White Sauce Variations
- Pesto and Oil-Based Sauces
- Sauce Application Techniques
4Cheese and Toppings
2.5 hours
- Mozzarella Types and Usage
- Specialty Cheese Applications
- Meat Preparation and Placement
- Vegetable Prep and Combinations
- Balancing Flavors and Textures
5Shaping and Stretching
2 hours
- Hand Stretching Techniques
- Rolling vs Stretching
- Achieving Perfect Thickness
- Edge and Crust Formation
6Baking Techniques
3 hours
- Wood-Fired Oven Mastery
- Home Oven Optimization
- Pizza Stone and Steel Usage
- Temperature Control and Timing
7Regional Styles
2.5 hours
- Neapolitan Pizza Standards
- New York Slice Perfection
- Chicago Deep Dish
- Detroit Style Square Pizza
8Advanced Techniques
2.5 hours
- Roman al Taglio Style
- Gluten-Free Pizza Options
- Dessert Pizza Creations
- Professional Kitchen Workflow