This book is Korea's only professional guide dedicated to Italian wood-fired pizza, covering everything from the standards of Neapolitan pizza as defined by AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana)—the official association representing Italy's authentic pizza—to ingredient science, tools and oven theory, dough methods utilizing various pre-ferments such as Biga, and a wide range of pizza recipes from across Italy. Life Pattern Korea.
Based on years of research and hands-on experience, the author has created a systematic textbook for chefs and professionals who wish to truly understand wood-fired pizza. It provides in-depth explanations of classic and contemporary Neapolitan dough recipes using Biga, Poolish, and Autolyse methods, dough shaping techniques, and a variety of pizza styles, offering a balance of both theory and practice. Life Pattern Korea.
The book also includes QR codes that link to instructional videos showing every step—from kneading and shaping the dough, transferring it to the oven with a peel, to making the essential sauces used in pizza—allowing readers to watch, follow, and practice directly. Life Pattern Korea.
This comprehensive guide will serve as a trusted companion for anyone seeking to deeply explore the world of authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza: aspiring chefs, professionals preparing to open a pizzeria or develop new menu items, culinary instructors and students studying pizza dough theory, and café or restaurant owners who wish to add pizza to their menu. Life Pattern Korea.
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Author: 안토니오 심
Publisher: 더테이블 The Table (2025)
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