Neapolitan STG and Contemporary

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Neapolitan pizza is the only preparation of its kind to be protected by an EU specification, born out of the wisdom and daily practice of nearly three centuries of history and constantly evolving. In this course you will discover the secrets of one of the world’s most iconic pizzas through an in-depth study that will start from the Neapolitan STG pizza, made in absolute compliance with the Traditional Specialty Guaranteed specification, to the new trends that have evolved the original recipe in terms of doughs, cooking and recipes.

The course is aimed at. Those who wish to learn the various techniques of production, dough management, Neapolitan-style rolling out and baking according to tradition. To professionals, pizzeria owners, and chefs who want to delve into the history, theory, and practice necessary to artfully make STG and contemporary Neapolitan pizza.

What you will learn

The course aims to train pizzaioli on dough production and processing techniques for Pizza Napoletana STG and Contemporanea, the choice of raw materials and their use, permitted equipment, and optimal baking techniques.

Duration

16 hours divided into 2 days: 2 hours theory class and 14 hours practical class.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Language

Italian

Course Schedule.

Theory

2 hours

  • Brief history of Neapolitan pizza
  • The specification of Neapolitan pizza STG: the ingredients, specific method of production and processing
  • Characteristics of flour and dough in the production of Neapolitan pizza: dough preparation, forming and rising
  • Stuffing: the importance of raw material selection
  • Evolution of Neapolitan pizza: the contemporary. Reflections on doughs, cooking and recipes.

Practice

14 hours

  • Implementation of the traditional recipe stipulated in the specification of the Neapolitan pizza STG
  • Making traditional direct dough with double leavening and with preferment: differences and similarities to the traditional recipe
  • Disk drafting using the Neapolitan technique
  • Cooking within the time frame specified in the specification
  • Analysis of finished product characteristics

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