Mastering Neapolitan: Pizza, Calzoni & Panuozzo is a hands-on, 3-day intensive designed to fully immerse you in the craft of authentic Neapolitan dough and baking techniques. Throughout the course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of flour selection, hydration, fermentation, and dough development, building a strong foundation for consistent, high-quality results.
Guided step by step, you’ll learn how to properly stretch, top, and bake traditional Neapolitan pizza in high-temperature ovens, achieving the signature light, airy crust and balanced flavor.
In addition to pizza, the course also covers the preparation of classic calzoni—folded, stuffed pizzas baked to create a sealed, flavorful pocket—and panuozzo, a traditional Neapolitan sandwich made from pizza dough, baked and then filled with fresh ingredients. These variations will expand your skills and versatility while working from the same core dough.
This intensive is ideal for both aspiring pizzaioli and passionate food enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge, refine their technique, and gain practical, hands-on experience in a focused and supportive environment.
Domenico “Mimmo” Tolomeo is a first-generation Italian American who comes from a long line of master bread makers from Italy’s southern region. He joined the Orlando Foods team as our Corporate Chef in July 2022. Mimmo trained under Award Winning Master Pizzaioli Roberto Caporuscio and Giorgia Caporuscio, under whose guidance he received his certification from the Associazione Pizzaiouli Napoletani, the governing body of pizza makers in Italy. His accomplishments include being part of the World Pizza Champions, being the recipient of the 2019 Caputo Rising Star Pizzaiolo at the Infamous Caputo Cup, and being the Capo Pizzaiolo at the world-renowned Keste Pizza e Vino.
He has been featured on; News 12 Long Island, NBC News, Newsday, Wine Enthusiast, Marketwatch, and Food Network.
Giancarlo Schiano is a third-generation pizzaiolo with over 30 years of experience, carrying on a family tradition rooted in passion and craftsmanship. He combines authentic Italian techniques with modern methods, with a strong focus on dough, fermentation, and quality. Today, he teaches others how to master the art of pizza and build lasting success in the industry.
“I’ve met a lot of talented people who will go on to do great things.”
“Everyone in my class came with a passion for pizza and is leaving with an even greater passion!”
Pizza University & Culinary Arts is located at 10310-A Southard Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Distance from Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center: 22 Miles
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Distance from Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center: 30 Miles
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Distance from Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center: 40 Miles
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We will provide our students with a chef jacket, an apron, a binder with course-related material, and blank sheets of paper and a pen to take notes.
Feel free to wear something comfortable. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Please email info@pizzauniversity.org to receive hotel information.