Beginner Level 1: Hands-On Online Pizza Class
$100.00
We recommend this class for all levels, not just beginners. It will set you up to progress to Intermediate and Advanced if you choose.
Description
CLICK BELOW TO PLAY A ONE MINUTE VIDEO SAMPLE OF THIS CLASS.
*Slow Rise Pizza On-Demand courses may be viewed as many times as you’d like for 60 days, starting from the time you sign up.*
TWO-PART, HANDS-ON, FOUR HOUR VIRTUAL PIZZA CLASS – BEGINNER LEVEL 1
If you are new to pizza-making or have been struggling to make better pizza at home, this is the place to start.
To fully understand the craft of pizza making, we start with the fundamentals – gluten development, basic fermentation techniques, and learning to understand TIME**, one of the two “secret ingredients” that most people either forget about or never learned were so important to making awesome artisan bread. We will mix dough by hand and learn how to ferment, shape, stretch, top, and bake.
We break this class up into two short sessions:
- Day 1: On the first day of our online pizza making class, we get down and dirty and learn how to mix the old fashioned way—by hand! We will teach you about bulk fermentation and the magic of the stretch and folds. We’ll get into all of the details of dividing, preshaping, bench resting, and shaping. Finally, we’ll offer you three different fermentation timelines, balancing traditional methods with all of your busy lifestyles.
- Day 2: Make sure you come to class hungry because we’ll be baking and of course eating pizza together! We’ll teach you multiple techniques to stretch your pizza and will also go over topping preparation, baking technology, and how to hack your home oven to get pizzeria-like results that we know you’re going to love. And don’t worry too much about toppings. We’ll show you our favorite recipe for Grandma sauce but really any of your favorite toppings will work.
We recommend this class for all levels, not just beginners. It offers the solid foundation you need in order to progress to our next pizza classes: Intermediate Level 1 (the class where we’ll learn about TEMPERATURE**, the other “secret ingredient”), Advanced Level 1, and onward to our Level 2 classes All you need is a bowl, some flour, some filtered water, salt, and a pinch or two of yeast. But we warn you: you’ll have to roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty with us for this class. You’ll be making artisan bread and pizza in no time!
Noel Brohner is a Los Angeles based pizza consultant who offers both Live Zoom and Video On-Demand online pizza classes for professionals and home bakers alike. These online pizza classes will allow you to progress to Neapolitan, New York Pizza, Detroit-Style Pizza, and even Sourdough and high hydration pizzas.
After you Register:
We will send you an email with a link to login to our site and access your dashboard. All class materials and recipes are available on the video page, and you can begin watching immediately after registration.
***Thanks to all of our students who have provided many of the photos you see above, a true testament to the pizza gospel we preach. For even more beautiful pizza pics, check us out on Instagram.***
Don’t hesitate to email us at classes@slowrisepizza.com if you have any questions.
Matt (verified owner) –
I was glad I started with the beginner class. I’ve gotten more from this class than from the books and recipes I’ve read. If you want to make consistently great dough every time, this is the class for you. The class builds an outstanding pizza foundation. Being able to now turn out consistently great pizza after every bake has been very rewarding. You can easily stop with this class, but I’m sure you will get hooked on Noel’s classes. I thought I was beyond a “beginner” class and I was wrong. I am glad I started here. This beginner class is beyond “beginner” and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend starting here.
Hunter (verified owner) –
Great class! Noel and Justin are a great duo! It’s a substantive class that will definitely challenge beginners.
Jonas (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this class for all beginners or even intermediate pizza makers. It took my pizza game to the next level. Noel is a fantastic teacher, and Justin keeps things fun.
Jeremy (verified owner) –
This was a great class to understand the basics and fill in knowledge gaps I didn’t know existed. I was already confidently making pizza at home, but I until this class I didn’t know what to look for. Now I understand what the various stages should look like while preparing dough. I am very glad I started with this class.
Antony (verified owner) –
This class is a good start for the home bakers or even for professionals that want to begin the magic tour of the Slow Rise Pizza journey.
Robert (verified owner) –
What a fantastic class to start your pizza journey. The class gets into some advanced topics but does so in a way that is easily approachable for those new to the pizza game. Noel does a great job keeping engagement throughout and the recipe is a great bonus. Noel’s classes are the best I have come across and I would recommend this beginner close to both those just starting out and those that want a deeper dive into the pizza game. Noel combines his deep bread knowledge to the pie game in a fun and easy to understand class. What are you waiting for??
John (verified owner) –
This was the best beginner class I’ve seen available on the market, and I’ve taken a few. Noel’s step by step instructions accompanied by his great recipe that’s perfect for first time pizza makers made this fun and turned out great results. I got obsessed and have since taken the intermediate and advanced classes. In less than three months I’m turning out pies that my favorite pizza shop in my city commented on in one of my instagram posts “great looking pizza”. This class in perfect for someone with absolutely no experience and can produce a result like a professional. I highly recommend.
Jeff –
Having recently completed the Two-Part, Hands-On, Four Hour Virtual Pizza Class – Beginner Level 1, I must say, it truly lived up to its reputation as a five-star experience. For anyone embarking on their pizza-making journey or seeking to enhance their skills, this class is an absolute must.
Throughout the course, every essential aspect of pizza crafting was meticulously covered, from the foundational principles of gluten development to the nuanced understanding of a certain overlooked ingredient – time. The hands-on approach employed over two engaging sessions proved to be exceptionally effective. On the first day, we delved into the core fundamentals, mastering techniques like hand mixing dough and navigating the intricacies of fermentation. The second session was a delightful culmination, where we put our newfound skills to the test by baking and savoring delectable pizzas together. The instructors’ enthusiasm was palpable, and their insights into stretching, topping, and optimizing home ovens for professional-grade results were invaluable. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pizza aficionado, this class offers a solid foundation for further exploration in intermediate and advanced levels. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on a truly rewarding culinary adventure!
Luis (verified owner) –
As someone who’s been honing my pizza making skills for about a year and delved into numerous cookbooks, I found this online pizza class to be a game-changer. It not only addressed lingering questions but also provided essential insights that propelled my homemade pizza to new heights. For anyone who feels like they have plateaued, and is seeking to elevate their pizza craft, you won’t be disappointed.
Angela (verified owner) –
My 9 year old daughter and I just got done with this class and I am just so happy with our results, and the knowledge we got out of it. I have tried off and on for years and had hit and miss results with my pizzas, mostly misses, especially when it comes to opening up a doughball evenly. I get so frustrated because it will always come out uneven and tear every single time. I have tried different YouTube videos, books, etc and nothing seemed to click for me for whatever reason. Noel is such a great and thorough teacher, I was able to follow along with his techniques and am proud to say there were no issues this time around opening my dough! It was like a night and day difference, finally I didn’t have to use a pizza screen to make it work.
My 9 year old who gets bored very easily actually loved this class too, she made her own dough from start to finish alongside me, and was able to open the dough awesomely all by herself. I am so amazed, and she’s so proud of herself, she’s begging me for another class to take together. I can’t forget about the icing on the cake, co-host Justin. He’s so upbeat and hilarious, we love him, YES SIR!
Daniel Rodrigues (verified owner) –
What an amazing class, great for beginners but even more advanced pizza makers can learn some things!