Cooking class: Sicilian pizza & limoncello

A cooking class to learn how to dough traditional Sicilian pizza using ancient grains and prepare the artisanal liquor that symbols Sicily, limoncello.

You will be welcomed into a farmhouse surrounded by fruit trees, olive groves, vineyards, and a seasonal vegetable garden. You will begin with a tour of the property, during which you will hear stories and traditions tied to the local farming life.

Hands in the dough, you will start from scratch by working with ancient Sicilian grain flours, water, and sourdough to shape the "Cuddiruna," the traditional local pizza created in the past as a hearty and convenient meal for field workers. While the dough rises, you will start preparing limoncello following an ancient family recipe, using freshly picked organic lemons.

You will then move on to topping your pizza using products from the garden and the local area. The experience concludes at the table to enjoy the pizza while it is still hot, accompanied by local wine, water, seasonal fruit, and a dessert. Each participant will receive a 100 ml bottle of the limoncello prepared together as a souvenir of the day.

1. Farmhouse reception and tour: Guided walk across the grounds among vineyards, olive groves, fruit trees, and seasonal vegetable gardens, with stories of local rural life.

   Cuddiruna bread-making workshop: Hands-on kneading and shaping of the classic peasant flatbread pizza using ancient Sicilian grain semolina and sourdough starter.

   Homemade limoncello workshop: Guided preparation of traditional lemon liqueur following an old family recipe with freshly picked organic lemons.

   Garden-fresh topping session: Topping your own pizza using seasonal produce picked from the estate vegetable garden and local pantry staples.

   Shared lunch or dinner: Meal featuring the freshly baked flatbread pizza served with seasonal fresh fruit, a homemade dessert, water, and regional wine.

   Complimentary limoncello bottle: A 100 ml bottle of the lemon liqueur crafted during the workshop given to each guest to take home.