Doughs, Leavening and Trade Secrets: In Ragusa the Pizza and Pinsa Masterclass with Chef and Pizzaiolo Mario Bertino

A morning entirely dedicated to training and the passion for white art animated the Altasfera store in Ragusa.

Professionals in the sector and enthusiasts participated in the free masterclass on "Classic Pizza" and "Pinsa Romana", conducted by chef and pizzaiolo Mario Bertino.

The initiative provided a concrete moment of updating for those working in restaurants and pizzerias, as well as presenting the various types of quality flours under the Altasfera brand.

During the two hours, attendees were able to closely observe processing methods, leavening techniques, and the use of professional flours, essential aspects for achieving balanced and high-performing doughs.

Ample space was dedicated to the structural and operational differences between traditional pizza and pinsa romana, two specialties that have seen a growing popularity in the Italian culinary scene in recent years.

Bertino illustrated the various dough preparation processes, focusing on the management of long maturations and cold storage, tools increasingly adopted to ensure consistency and organization in production.

A key figure in the sector, Mario Bertino began his journey between kitchen and pizzeria at a young age, training alongside masters in the field.

His professional growth was solidified with the Italian Federation of Pizzaioli in the World, where he became an instructor, and with the Italian Federation of Chefs, participating in courses and masterclasses dedicated to white art and contemporary cuisine.

At the end of the meeting, participants engaged in dialogue with the master and then took part in a tasting of pizzas, pinse romane, and freshly baked bread.

The event in Ragusa is part of the calendar of training activities promoted by Altasfera Sicilia in support of professionals in the Ho.Re.Ca. channel, featuring moments of technical updates and direct exchanges with experts.

New sessions are already scheduled at other Altasfera Sicilia locations, with the aim of continuing to offer professional growth opportunities aimed at food service operators.