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A brief history of Neapolitan pizza and what makes is unique.â
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Dough preparation and fermentation;Â hydrationâ
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Dough kneading, balling, and shaping â
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Learn how to make classic Neapolitan Marinara, Margherita, and Pizza Soppressata, and a few surprises
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 Learn how to bake in high temperature (800 degree F +) gas-fired pizza ovens.â
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Tips and equipment needed to convert your home oven into one which will mimic a professional pizza oven
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You'll learn proper oven management and temperature control to achieve that signature charred crust and perfectly melted toppings.â
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Baking the pizza â peel skills, placing, cooking, and extracting the pieâ
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Full recipes, oven tips, and resource list to help you master the art Neapolitan pizza makingâ
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Post class access to our pizza pros to answer any questions you have.  Really, weâll give you our number, feel free to reach out to us whenever you want to with any pizza questions you haveâ.â
Time: Â 3 hoursÂ
WHAT TO EXPECT
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During the class youâll be making the pizza alongside your instructorâ
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Intimate class size so you can ask plenty of questions.â
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Enjoy a glass of wine and Italian appetizers as you learn.â
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Plenty of great pizza to sampleâ
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A great pizza of your own making to enjoy at home after the class.âââ
Location: Bronxville, New York (exact address will be emailed to participants a few days before the class)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Our in person classes are not refundable however, one week prior to the event, you can give the tickets to someone else or reschedule for another date. No refunds, transfers, or rescheduling is allowed with 1 week of the class date.
- Hands on class - youâll be making the pizza alongside your instructor
- Intimate class size so you can ask plenty of questions.â
- Enjoy a free glass of wine and Italian appetizers as you learn.â
- Plenty of great pizza to sample and take home
- We provide all the equipment and ingredients
- Location: Bronxville, New York (exact address will be emailed to participants a few days before the class)
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Frank Bosketti, a third generation Italian American from Boston and New York, has been cooking pizza, pasta, and everything Italian for his family and friends for the past 30 years. He learned pizza making in Italy and the US, competes in amateur pizza competitions, and is a certified pizza contest judge. He is also a personal chef and member of the US Personal Chef Association (USPCA).
Frank founded Fortissimo Pizza Ovens where he offers high quality backyard pizza ovens, imported Italian pizza ingredients, and fun, personalized instruction to help students learn the art of pizza making. He personally teaches pizza making with both live, online classes and in-person, in his own home (or backyard), or in student's homes (or backyards). Students can choose from a variety of pizza styles to learn how to make authentic Neapolitan, Roman, Sicilian (both Sicilian (Sfincione) and New York styles), New York, New Haven, and Detroit styles of pizza.
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A brief history of Neapolitan pizza and what makes is unique.â
-
Dough preparation and fermentation;Â hydrationâ
-
Dough kneading, balling, and shaping â
-
Learn how to make classic Neapolitan Marinara, Margherita, and Pizza Soppressata, and a few surprises
-
 Learn how to bake in high temperature (800 degree F +) gas-fired pizza ovens.â
-
Tips and equipment needed to convert your home oven into one which will mimic a professional pizza oven
-
You'll learn proper oven management and temperature control to achieve that signature charred crust and perfectly melted toppings.â
-
Baking the pizza â peel skills, placing, cooking, and extracting the pieâ
-
Full recipes, oven tips, and resource list to help you master the art Neapolitan pizza makingâ
-
Post class access to our pizza pros to answer any questions you have.  Really, weâll give you our number, feel free to reach out to us whenever you want to with any pizza questions you haveâ.â
Time: Â 3 hoursÂ
WHAT TO EXPECT
-
During the class youâll be making the pizza alongside your instructorâ
-
Intimate class size so you can ask plenty of questions.â
-
Enjoy a glass of wine and Italian appetizers as you learn.â
-
Plenty of great pizza to sampleâ
-
A great pizza of your own making to enjoy at home after the class.âââ
Location: Bronxville, New York (exact address will be emailed to participants a few days before the class)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Our in person classes are not refundable however, one week prior to the event, you can give the tickets to someone else or reschedule for another date. No refunds, transfers, or rescheduling is allowed with 1 week of the class date.
what customers have to say about this class
"We took a pizza making class held by Fortissimo this past weekend. Â It was an amazing experience! Â Our instructor, Frank, was exceptionally well prepared. Â The class had a solid structure and was very hands on. Â We learned about all aspects of pizza making, from forming our dough, managing a wood-fired oven, selecting complementary toppings, to cooking the pizza itself. Â Frank is not only very experienced, but has a very calm and easy to follow approach in instructing the group. Â I have taken several cooking classes in the past, but this one is certainly one of the best and definitely the most memorable. Â Thanks to Frank for sharing his knowledge and hospitality with us! Â 10/10"â Peter
" Frank is a great teacher, very well prepared, excellent explanations with demonstrations followed by hands-on experience for students. Our âwork stationsâ were very well equipped. He is knowledgeable and very welcoming. Frank had written materials for us to take home including the recipe for the delicious Arancini he served. An amazing host. "â Cindy H.
"Interaction with Frank and guests and learning about dough and eating !" Wonderful setting. Great experience.â Paul S.
" The teacher, the atmosphere, and the food. "â Felicia B.
"The outdoor setup. Very organized, with materials and tools"
