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A brief history of Neapolitan pizza and what makes it unique.
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Dough preparation and fermentation; hydration
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Dough kneading, balling, and shaping
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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.
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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.
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Baking the pizza – peel skills, placing, cooking, and extracting the pie
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Full recipes, oven tips, and resource list to help you master the art Neapolitan pizza making
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Post class access to our pizza pros to answer any questions you have. Really, we’ll give you our number, feel free to reach out to us whenever you want to with any pizza questions you have.
Time: 3 hours
WHAT TO EXPECT
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During the class you’ll be making the pizza alongside your instructor
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Intimate class size so you can ask plenty of questions.
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Enjoy a glass of wine and Italian appetizers as you learn.
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Plenty of great pizza to sample
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A great pizza of your own making to enjoy at home after the class.
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 - you’ll be making the pizza alongside your instructor
- Intimate class size so you can ask plenty of questions.
- Enjoy a free glass of wine and Italian appetizers as you learn.
- 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 and fun, personalized instruction to help students learn the art of pizza making. He teaches pizza making in his own backyard or in student's homes (or backyards). Students can choose from a variety of pizza styles to learn, from authentic "Italian-Italian' styles like Neapolitan, Roman, or Sicilian, or "Italian- American" styles like New York, New Haven, and Detroit.
In the community, Fortissimo Pizza Ovens and the Westchester Italian Cultural Center are the promoters behind the Annual Westchester Pizza Cook-Off and Pizza Festival where each year amateur pizza makers compete for cash and bragging rights. The event is held each September in Tuckahoe, N.Y.
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A brief history of Neapolitan pizza and what makes it unique.
-
Dough preparation and fermentation; hydration
-
Dough kneading, balling, and shaping
-
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.
-
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.
-
Baking the pizza – peel skills, placing, cooking, and extracting the pie
-
Full recipes, oven tips, and resource list to help you master the art Neapolitan pizza making
-
Post class access to our pizza pros to answer any questions you have. Really, we’ll give you our number, feel free to reach out to us whenever you want to with any pizza questions you have.
Time: 3 hours
WHAT TO EXPECT
-
During the class you’ll be making the pizza alongside your instructor
-
Intimate class size so you can ask plenty of questions.
-
Enjoy a glass of wine and Italian appetizers as you learn.
-
Plenty of great pizza to sample
-
A great pizza of your own making to enjoy at home after the class.
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
"Great Experience making delicious pizzas with Frank. I would highly recommend Fortissmo Pizza Ovens if you are looking for a pizza oven."- Vanessa M.
"Frank does an excellent pizza making class
His backyard pizza oasis is great
Very hands on class learned alot of useful techniques
He is very cordial offering wine, sparkling water and antipasti during the session
Highly recommend"- Alex T.
"It was a great class ,very informative
Frank was very good at teaching us how to make dough , stretch a pie and cook it perfectly .
Defiantly recommend reaching out to Frank Bosketti for the class."- Frank V.
"We took a pizza making class held by Fortissimo this past weekend. It was an amazing experience! Our instructor, Frank, was exceptionally well prepared. The class had a solid structure and was very hands on. 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. Frank is not only very experienced, but has a very calm and easy to follow approach in instructing the group. I have taken several cooking classes in the past, but this one is certainly one of the best and definitely the most memorable. Thanks to Frank for sharing his knowledge and hospitality with us! 10/10."- Peter S.
"Frank was an awesome host. He taught our group how to make delicious Neapolitan style pizza from scratch. A night to remember."- Sachin A.
"I attended a pizza-making class with Frank a few weeks ago with my mother. I highly recommend taking one of his classes. We chose the Overnight Neapolitan Pizza Dough class. Everything was perfect and beautifully displayed. You get to make your own dough, and each person makes their own Neapolitan pizza. The more people, the more pizza you get to enjoy!
Frank is a class act—you can tell he really enjoys teaching, cooking, and answering technical questions about how dough-making works. I learned a ton and plan to take some of his other classes one day." - Matt K.