# PizzaClass

> Pizza origin stories and free pizza classes by Bill, who has more than 30 years of pizza experience. Brand line: "We all have a pizza story." Every story shows what is documented, what is legend, and its sources, without picking winners.

## Pizza origin stories

- [Old Forge Pizza: The Tiny Coal Town Calling Itself the Pizza Capital of the World](https://pizzaclass.com/stories/old-forge/): Pilot episode: the former coal town whose signs call it the Pizza Capital of the World. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/stories/old-forge.md)

## Free pizza classes (video lessons)

- [Lesson 1: Welcome to Pizza Class](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/1-welcome-to-pizza-class/)
- [Lesson 2: Choosing an Oven for baking pizza at home](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/2-choosing-an-oven-for-baking/)
- [Lesson 3: Equipment for Pizza Baking at Home](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/3-equipment-for-pizza-baking/)
- [Lesson 4: Essential Ingredients for Home Pizza Recipes at Home](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/4-essential-ingredients-for-home-pizza/)
- [Lesson 5: Basic Preparation Method](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/5-basic-preparation-method/)
- [Lesson 6: Advanced Pizza Dough Preparation](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/6-advanced-pizza-dough-preparation/)
- [Lesson 7: How to use Bakers Percentage in Pizza Dough Recipes](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/7-how-to-use-bakers-percentage/)
- [Lesson 8: Homemade Margherita Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/8-homemade-margherita-pizza/)
- [Lesson 9: Basic Pepperoni Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/9-basic-pepperoni-pizza/)
- [Lesson 10: Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/10-spinach-and-sun-dried-tomato/)
- [Lesson 11: Buffalo Chicken Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/11-buffalo-chicken-pizza/)
- [Lesson 12: Taco Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/12-taco-pizza/)
- [Lesson 13: BBQ Chicken Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/13-bbq-chicken-pizza/)
- [Lesson 14: Chicago Style Homemade Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/14-chicago-style-homemade-pizza/)
- [Lesson 15: Old Forge Style Homemade Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/15-old-forge-style-homemade-pizza/)
- [Lesson 16: Thin Crust Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/classes/16-thin-crust-pizza/)

## Recipes (free, with PDF)

- [Basic Pizza Dough](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/basic-pizza-dough/): A tasty, versatile crust from a simple preparation. Start here, then experiment with ingredients and scale the recipe for bigger batches. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/basic-pizza-dough.md)
- [Advanced Pizza Dough](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/advanced-pizza-dough/): A more nuanced crust for many types of pizza, using a staged mixing process and an autolyse to develop texture and flavor. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/advanced-pizza-dough.md)
- [Traditional Pizza Sauce](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/traditional-pizza-sauce/): The sauce is one of the key ingredients of a delicious pizza, and its flavor depends heavily on the brand of tomatoes. Fast, simple and full of flavor. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/traditional-pizza-sauce.md)
- [Margherita Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/margherita-pizza/): Named for the queen it was made to impress. A traditional crust with San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/margherita-pizza.md)
- [Pepperoni Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza/): Pepperoni is America's favorite pizza topping. The traditional pizza sauce is what makes this one special. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza.md)
- [Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/spinach-sun-dried-tomato-pizza/): Garlic-infused olive oil, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomato and crumbled feta. Add prosciutto for extra flavor. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/spinach-sun-dried-tomato-pizza.md)
- [Buffalo Chicken Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/buffalo-chicken-pizza/): Spicy chicken-wing flavor with mozzarella, cheddar and crumbled blue cheese. Great for game day or pizza night. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/buffalo-chicken-pizza.md)
- [Taco Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/taco-pizza/): A spicy bean, beef and cheddar base topped after baking with fresh lettuce, tomato and cheese. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/taco-pizza.md)
- [BBQ Chicken Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-pizza/): A simple, tasty pizza with your favorite barbecue sauce, grilled chicken, mozzarella, cheddar and sliced red onion. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/bbq-chicken-pizza.md)
- [Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/chicago-deep-dish-pizza/): Chicago's famous upside-down deep dish: a savory, textured crust loaded with mozzarella and provolone, pepperoni, Italian sausage and a thick pizza sauce. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/chicago-deep-dish-pizza.md)
- [Old Forge Style Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/old-forge-pizza/): From Northeast Pennsylvania near Scranton: dough baked in a deep tray lined with peanut oil, topped with crushed tomato, mozzarella and Wisconsin sharp cheddar. A light, airy, crispy fried pizza. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/old-forge-pizza.md)
- [Thin Crust (Cracker Style) Pizza](https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/thin-cracker-style-pizza/): Known for its crunchy texture and lack of a large crumb, with tomato paste in the sauce for extra punch. Often cut in small "party style" squares, found in taverns of the Northeast and Chicago. (Markdown: https://pizzaclass.com/recipes/thin-cracker-style-pizza.md)

## Tools and data

- [Dough calculator](https://pizzaclass.com/calculator/): baker's percentage calculator
- [Pizza map](https://pizzaclass.com/map/): where each story happened
- [Stories JSON feed](https://pizzaclass.com/stories.json)
- [RSS feed](https://pizzaclass.com/feed.xml)