Discovering pizza's history
In this online lesson, you'll get an introductory overview of the Pizza fundamentals course.
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Lesson details
Pizza might seem simple - just water, flour, salt, and yeast - but its story is anything but ordinary. Discover how pizza started in Naples in the 18th century, fed a bustling city, and eventually became a cultural ambassador for Italy across the globe.
In this online lesson, Luigi Di Domenico will guide you through the fascinating journey of how pizza evolved from a humble Neapolitan street food to a global culinary icon.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Discovering pizza's history
- The historical origins of pizza
- How pizza became a symbol of Italy
- Why pizza is considered a global food today
Instructor

An Italian master pizza maker and gastronomic consultant; Luigi began his training near Naples. Continued in Greece, then moved to Spain and it is in Barcelona where he began to gain experience. Throughout his career, he worked alongside renowned...
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