Learn the secrets to making Old Forge Style Pizza Discover one of America's most unique and beloved regional pizza styles in this interactive Virtual Pizza Academy Live Hybrid Class. Known as the "Pizza Capital of the World," Old Forge, Pennsylvania is home to a pizza tradition unlike any other. In this class, you'll learn how to make authentic Old Forge Style Pizza from scratch, including both the classic Red Tray and White Tray styles that have made this Northeastern Pennsylvania favorite famous for generations. Whether you're a home pizza enthusiast, a regional pizza fanatic, or simply looking to expand your pizza-making skills, this class will teach you the techniques, ingredients, and methods that make Old Forge Pizza truly special. What You'll Learn 🍕 The history and traditions behind Old Forge Pizza 🍕 How Old Forge Pizza differs from Sicilian, Grandma, Detroit, and other pan styles 🍕 Dough mixing, fermentation, and pan preparation 🍕 Building the classic Old Forge Red Tray 🍕 Building an authentic White Tray 🍕 Sauce, cheese, and topping selection 🍕 Proper baking techniques for home ovens 🍕 Scaling recipes and adapting the style for different pan sizes 🍕 Troubleshooting common issues and achieving authentic results 🍕 Live Q&A with Jim Henry and Jim Mirabelli Included With On-Demand Class ✅ 90-minute class ✅ Downloadable Class Handbook ✅ Dough Calculator to scale the recipe perfectly ✅ Ingredient and Equipment Guide ✅ Access to instructors to answer your questions ✅ Watch from Anywhere Meet Your Instructors Jim Mirabelli Co-Founder of Virtual Pizza Academy and founder of NEPA Pizza Review, one of the leading authorities on Northeastern Pennsylvania pizza culture. Jim Henry Co-Founder of Virtual Pizza Academy, Ooni Ambassador, International Pizza Challenge Judge, and creator of JimmyHank Pizza. Together, Jim and Jim bring decades of pizza-making experience and a deep passion for preserving and sharing regional pizza traditions. About Virtual Pizza Academy Virtual Pizza Academy has taught more than 1,700 students across 40+ countries on 5 continents through professional, interactive pizza-making classes. Our classes combine professional instruction, multiple camera angles, live interaction, and detailed class handbooks to create one of the most engaging online pizza education experiences available anywhere. Join us and learn why Old Forge proudly calls itself the Pizza Capital of the World.
