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Pizza making is commonly thought of as a simple and easy process, but this is a misconception. In reality, pizza is a more complex craft. The pizza maker is an artisan and a specialist.
This detailed course focuses on the subtle chemical processes involved in creating quality dough. It provides students with a broad knowledge of flours and ingredients, their differing properties, and the best uses for each. The combination of practical instruction and theoretical knowledge ensures that students become well-versed in all aspects of producing the highest quality pizza.
Salient Features
Highlights
- Master the art of authentic pizza-making from scratch and uncover the secrets of creating the perfect pizza with guidance from an expert pizzamaker.
- Learn to craft the most delicious toppings using the freshest and finest ingredients, and enjoy a delectable meal with your freshly prepared pizzas.
Curricular Structure
Units
- Chemical processes of dough mixing and related techniques
- Ingredients and their properties
- Professional equipment and its characteristics
- Preservation and conservation of ingredients
- Equipment safety and maintenance
- Introduction to basic hygiene
- Dough mix preparation
- Dough closing and preservation
- Dough opening by hand
- Use of toppings and Gross Profit management
- Pizza oven settings and baking
- Use of the oven, dough mixer and other equipment
- Basic bread preparation