Taormina Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Pizza and Cannolo
Taormina, Italy
Trip Type: Cooking Classes
Duration: 2 hours
Learn how to make pizza and 'cannolo,' the traditional Sicilian dessert, like a true Sicilian. With a professional “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) learn to scout for the best local ingredients and make light pizza dough light and tasty tomato sauce. Take a walk to the ancient villa where class is held, and stop off on the way Piazza IX Aprile to admire the phenomenal panorama. Eat the creations and make new friends from all over the world.
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Learn how to make pizza and 'cannolo,' the traditional Sicilian dessert, like a true Sicilian. With a professional “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) learn to scout for the best local ingredients and make light pizza dough light and tasty tomato sauce. Take a walk to the ancient villa where class is held, and stop off on the way Piazza IX Aprile to admire the phenomenal panorama. Eat the creations and make new friends from all over the world.Learning how to make pizza and cannolo like an Italian is a great way to have fun, make friends, and learn a new skill that won't fail to impress your friends and family upon leaving Italy!
The tour leader will be waiting at a centrally located office in Taormina to start the tour, and after wandering through the narrow streets of the historic center of Taormina, stop off in Piazza IX Aprile to admire the view. From there the tour proceeds to an ancient villa dating back to the 600's. It is built in typical local stone and immersed in the trees, and is known today as one of the most renowned restaurants in Taormina.
In this beautiful setting the professional “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) will be waiting to present an introduction on the history of pizza. This includes an explanation of the various types of dough, flour, raising agents, proving of the pizza dough, and the characteristics of Sicilian pizza. Learn how to make pizza dough, the tricks of the trade and how to make a light and tasty tomato sauce, and how to use various types of toppings, before proceeding to the oven where to get the hands-on experience and cook pizza!
Next learn how to bake the traditional 'cannolo', a tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta. Learn about the best local ingredients, such as ricotta cheese, and the cooking techniques, all in the name of making the best cannolo!
This pizza and cannolo dinner can only enhance your experience of Italy but with one very Sicilian ingredient added - the chance to make friends with travelers from all over the world. This activity is strongly recommended for families who want to teach their children all about Sicilian culture and traditions. This is a simple, fun, and engaging experience that can be remembered for years to come.
The tour leader will be waiting at a centrally located office in Taormina to start the tour, and after wandering through the narrow streets of the historic center of Taormina, stop off in Piazza IX Aprile to admire the view. From there the tour proceeds to an ancient villa dating back to the 600's. It is built in typical local stone and immersed in the trees, and is known today as one of the most renowned restaurants in Taormina.
In this beautiful setting the professional “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) will be waiting to present an introduction on the history of pizza. This includes an explanation of the various types of dough, flour, raising agents, proving of the pizza dough, and the characteristics of Sicilian pizza. Learn how to make pizza dough, the tricks of the trade and how to make a light and tasty tomato sauce, and how to use various types of toppings, before proceeding to the oven where to get the hands-on experience and cook pizza!
Next learn how to bake the traditional 'cannolo', a tube-shaped shell of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling usually containing ricotta. Learn about the best local ingredients, such as ricotta cheese, and the cooking techniques, all in the name of making the best cannolo!
This pizza and cannolo dinner can only enhance your experience of Italy but with one very Sicilian ingredient added - the chance to make friends with travelers from all over the world. This activity is strongly recommended for families who want to teach their children all about Sicilian culture and traditions. This is a simple, fun, and engaging experience that can be remembered for years to come.
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