Stromboli & Calzone (On-Demand, 67 Minutes)

Fold it. Roll it. Seal it. Bake it to perfection.

In this on-demand Stromboli & Calzone class, Virtual Pizza Academy takes you beyond basic stuffed dough and into six distinct techniques that every serious pizza maker should have in their toolkit.

This class breaks down 3 different calzone styles and 3 unique stromboli techniques, giving you a complete understanding of structure, dough handling, filling strategy, and bake execution—so your finished product is balanced, fully cooked, and packed with flavor every time.

This isn’t just a recipe class. It’s a technique-driven deep dive, filmed with VPA’s signature professional, multi-camera production so you can clearly see every fold, seal, and roll—pause, rewind, and cook along at your own pace.

What You’ll Learn:

Calzone Techniques (3 Styles)

• Outdoor Oven Classic Folded Calzone with proper sealing and venting

• Outdoor Oven 'Un-Intentional' Calzone, when you have a failed pizza launch and the only way to save is to make it a calzone!

• Conventional Home Oven Calzone with mixed filling technique to ensure even filling distribution

Stromboli Techniques (3 Methods)

• Traditional Rolled Italian Sicilian Stromboli

• Folded Cheesesteak Stromboli

• Folded Buffalo Chicken Stromboli

You’ll Also Learn:

• Dough selection and fermentation tips for stuffed applications

• Proper filling ratios to avoid leaks and underbaked centers

• Cheese and topping placement strategies

• Baking temperatures and timing for crisp exteriors and fully cooked interiors

• Finishing techniques for shine, texture, and visual appeal

What’s Included:

• Full on-demand class access (watch anytime)

• Downloadable class handbook with full recipes, formulas and calculator!

• High-quality, multi-camera video instruction

• Technique-focused learning you can apply across menus and dough styles

Why Virtual Pizza Academy?

This is not a grainy Zoom replay. VPA classes are produced like an interactive cooking show, with clear overhead shots, close-ups, and step-by-step instruction designed for real-world results—whether you’re cooking at home or refining your menu as an operator.