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Rustic Italian Breads – November 2026

Learn to bake a whole wheat loaf and rustic semolina filone by hand at NAPCA. Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 11:30 AM–2:30 PM Central Time.

  • Date Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 11:30 AM–2:30 PM · Central Time (America/Chicago)
  • Start time · Central Time (Chicago)
  • Price per person $90.00

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Rustic Italian Breads – November 2026

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Schedule: 2026-11-07 · 11:30–14:30 Central Time (America/Chicago)

In this hands-on bread class, students will learn how to make two classic breads entirely by hand: a hearty whole wheat loaf and a rustic semolina filone. We’ll cover the fundamentals of bread baking, including mixing, kneading, fermentation, shaping, and scoring—no mixers required. Participants will work with whole wheat flour to create a flavorful, well-structured loaf, then explore semolina flour to make a light, golden filone with a crisp crust and tender crumb. Along the way, we’ll discuss dough feel, gluten development, and fermentation timing so you gain confidence baking bread at home. Each student will leave with freshly baked loaves and practical skills that can be applied to a wide range of breads.
 
  • Whole wheat loaf
  • Filone

Ages 18+

Your chef instructor will teach the proper techniques to elevate your cooking.
This is a hands-on environment led by our Chef Instructor.
Work from a recipe that was created for each specific class

Class is roughly 3 hours, unless otherwise noted above, and each student will enjoy a full meal of what you created in class
Cooking classes are conducted in our state-of-the-art Blue Star outfitted demonstration kitchen and each class is led by an experienced chef instructor.
Wine, beer and soft drinks are for sale (sorry, no BYOB)
Students receive a 10% to shop before or after class

FOOD ALLERGIES
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, that we can work around we will. PLEASE add any info we may need to know about in your order notes or call us at 630-395-9958 or email steph@pizzaculinaryacademy.com at least 1 day in advance.
We cannot make any substations the day of class. thank you for understanding.

Cancellation Policy: Class tickets are non-refundable. Submit a cancellation request at least 72 hours before the scheduled class start to receive credit toward a future class. No credit is issued for requests received less than 72 hours before class. You may allow someone else to attend: submit an attendee-name change in My NAPCA so staff can update the roster. Timing uses the original request submission time. Earlier purchase acknowledgments remain available for staff review.

During Winter season if there is a Winter Weather Advisory in affect or there is inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours notice.

If registration is not above 4 attendees we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours

Hands-on learning

Join the Academy team for a guided culinary experience.

Food allergies

Tell the Academy about food allergies when you contact us so the team can review your needs.

Cancellation policy

Review the cancellation terms in this listing before booking. Contact NAPCA about any cancellation or credit for your specific registration.

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