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PHILADELPHIA - PennZone -- — Virtual Pizza Academy (VPA), the leading online destination for serious pizza education, is proud to announce the return of two of its most celebrated LIVE classes in 2026: Pan-Fried Sicilian Pizza and Detroit-Style Pizza. After earning rave reviews from home pizza enthusiasts and professional operators, these cornerstone classes are officially back—and registration is open now.

Both classes have a strong history of selling out and are praised for their depth, clear instruction, and ability to translate professional techniques into home-kitchen results.

Pan-Fried Sicilian Pizza: A Cult Favorite Returns

Deeply rooted in Northeastern Pennsylvania tradition, Pan-Fried Sicilian is known for its thick, airy interior and crisp, oil-fried bottom crust. Students learn dough formulation, fermentation strategy, pan selection, oil management, bake sequencing, and finishing techniques used by leading Sicilian-style pizzerias.

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"The oil management and bake strategy alone were worth the class."
— Independent Pizzeria Operator

Detroit-Style Pizza: Professional Techniques, At-Home Precision

VPA's Detroit-Style Pizza class also returns for 2026, bringing back a student favorite praised for its clarity and precision. This class breaks down pan prep, cheese placement, dough strength development, bake timing, and achieving authentic frico edges—skills students say immediately improved their results.

"We used what we learned in this class to confidently add Detroit-style pizza to our menu."
— Restaurant Owner

Trusted Across the Pizza World

VPA educates a wide spectrum of pizza makers: home bakers, pop-up operators, pizzeria staff, and culinary creators. Its classes are consistently praised for being detailed, approachable, and rooted in real-world technique.

"VPA doesn't just teach recipes—they teach principles you can use forever."
— Professional Pizza Operator

VPA is thrilled to announce that registration for both 2026 LIVE classes is officially open now. To support holiday shoppers searching for meaningful, last-minute gifts, exclusive holiday gift promos are currently active.

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With instant digital delivery, zero shipping, and immediate access to prep materials, VPA's live classes make perfect last-minute gift options for pizza lovers.

Live, Interactive, and Built for Real Learning

Class sizes are limited and expected to sell out quickly. Students are encouraged to register early.

👉 Register today and explore our holiday gift promos at:

https://www.VirtualPizzaAcademy.com

About Virtual Pizza Academy
Virtual Pizza Academy is an online pizza education platform offering live and on-demand classes focused on iconic regional pizza styles, professional techniques, and modern home pizza making. Trusted by home enthusiasts and professional operators alike, VPA helps students make better pizza—one bake at a time.