Florence: Pizza and Gelato Preparation Class

Florence: Pizza and Gelato Preparation Class

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Activities Good for groups Culinary & nightlife Wheelchair accessible Reseller exclusions Things to do at Night Family-friendly activities

Enjoy making pizza and gelato in the authentic Italian style with a chef who will introduce you to the history of these glorious Italian creations.

Highlights

Savor the flavors of Florence as you spend the afternoon preparing Italian fare
Take part in a cooking lesson with a famous local chef and cook your own pizza
Savor selected wines and olive oil and learn how to select the best ingredients
Explore Italy's gelato culture and uncover the secrets of this popular desert
Sit down with a glass of Chianti and enjoy a dinner of your own creations

Description

Learn how to make pizza and gelato just like the Italians in a late afternoon class. Your chef will introduce you to the history of the most delicious Italian creations. You will bake a pizza called pizzaiolo with your professional chef. You can acquire the skill of how to make tender, flexible yeast dough that stretches to almost paper-thinness, as well as the trick for a flavorful yet light tomato sauce. After pizza, you will try your hands at gelato. Your chef will explain why gelato remains Italy's favorite dessert while giving an insight into the gelato culture that continues to grow. Know about the raw ingredients used for bases and principles for selecting the best products available. Then, enjoy a presentation and tasting of many of the flavors used in gelato making. You will also discover the development and application of natural colors, heating and freezing techniques, and their effects on different ingredients. Uncover the secrets of the world's most-loved dessert and Italian culture. Enjoy an easy and fun experience that will last forever in your memory.