Great pizza dough is equal parts science and craft. It’s about understanding how flour behaves, timing the fermentation just right and developing the gluten to achieve that perfect balance of crisp crust and airy interior.  

Not an easy task… Unless you have access to a world champion pizzaiolo and Italy’s finest flour. Exactly what you’ll get with a Caputo Masterclass. 

No ordinary baking class, it’s hosted by Clearworld Suppliers in South Africa in partnership with Italy’s renowned Caputo Flour and led by Diego Palladino – the 2022 Pizza in Pala National Champion and 2023 World Italian Champion of the Pizza Doc.  

The masterclass, which travels to select cities across South Africa, offers a hands-on, immersive experience designed for both professional chefs and passionate home bakers. With no more than 15 participants per session, it provides intimate, direct access to Diego’s award-winning techniques and extensive knowledge of all things dough.  

In the class, under his expert guidance, you will transform humble ingredients into exceptional dough, learning every step from initial hydration to the final stretch. Whether you’re eager to master Neapolitan-style pizza, explore gluten-free doughs or refine your sourdough starter, the Caputo Masterclass caters to every dough enthusiast. 

Throughout the class, you will be guided step-by-step with practical insights and techniques. It’s an interactive environment where no question is off-limits – ask about hydration ratios, flour blends, fermentation times or the differences between Caputo’s Nuvola Super and Pizzeria flours. And the best part? You leave with your very own dough baby, ready to proof and bake at home.  

But the class is more than just technical instruction. It’s a culinary encounter with Italian heritage, a chance to slow down, connect with the basics and savour the rhythm of traditional baking.  

“This is a dough lover’s dream and a masterclass in precision,” explains Nick Kontos, chief marketing officer at Clearworld Suppliers. Perfect for chefs, artisan bakers or weekend warriors with a pizza oven, this workshop delivers on flavour, finesse and fire-in-the-belly inspiration. And while the flour may come from Naples, the passion shared here is unmistakably local, proof that world-class baking can rise just as beautifully on South African soil. 

For updates on future Caputo Masterclass events, follow Clearworld Suppliers’ social media channels on Instagram and Facebook. You will also find updates on the Caputo Masterclasses via Italian Deli Online.