5 DAY CERTIFICATION CLASS

5 Day Certification Course

Thank you for your interest in the 5 day Pizzaioli Certification Course

Below is a snapshot of some of things covered in the 5 day class.

Curriculum – Your day will start at 9am sharp. We recommend arriving no later than 8:45am

• History of classic Italian pizza
• Chemistry of Italian doughs
• Preparation of traditional ingredients for toppings
• Focused training on traditional Italian and American pizza equipment
• Proper dough stretching, topping, and baking techniques

Day 1

• Theory: Intro to grains and flour
• Practical: Introduction to pizza equipment needed for pizza production, calculating water temperature, dough mixing and handling

Day 2

• Theory: Dough chemistry, recipe for Classic Italian Pizza, and introduction to yeast
• Practical: Dough mixing, dividing and handling; dough stretching, topping and baking

Day 3

• Theory:  Written examination of theory covered in first two days, dough maturation, water properties and salt
• Practical:  Focused training on wood, gas, and electric ovens, direct and indirect dough preparation using various types of mixers, dough stretching, topping and baking

Day 4

• Theory: Alternate grains and mixing dough with various types of flour, malt and fats
• Practical: Direct and indirect dough preparation using various types of mixers, dough stretching, topping and baking

Day 5

• Theory: Review and discussion, final exam
• Practice: Dough stretching, topping and baking, comparing the organoleptic qualities of various doughs.
• Running lunch service – hand stretching doughs and running ovens starting at 12pm.
• Presentation of Certificates  

Once registered our academy will contact you via email.  

Should you need to cancel a reservation for this class, you will receive a full refund for any cancellation made seven (7) days or more days before the class date.

Cancellations made six (6) days or fewer before the class date will incur a 30% “cost of goods” fee (based on the total fee paid) with the remainder put on a class voucher that can be applied toward a future class, however, no refunds, exchanges or vouchers will be given to changes or cancellations made on the day of the class or for no shows — without exception.

Changes and cancellations must be made in person or by calling us during business hours at 630-395-9958 and speaking directly to a member of our staff. Due to timing issues we cannot accept or honor cancellations sent by email or left via phone message or on voicemail. In the event we cancel a class a full refund will be given.

LOCAL HOTELS

Please inquire about local accommodations.We have special corporate rates for a number of wonderful area hotels. If you are in need of a hotel please inquire by emailing our Culinary Director at info@pizzaculinaryacademy.com.