Luca & Salla-Maria Platania – Passione Pizza: The Art of Homemade Pizza and More
Recipes: Luca Platania
Text: Salla-Maria Platania
Editing: Elina Lähteenmäki
Photography & Layout Design: Viola Minerva Virtamo
Language: English
Pizza as a Passion, a Craft, a Way of Life
With Passione Pizza, Luca and Salla-Maria Platania invite you into a world where pizza is more than just a quick meal—it’s a craft, an art form, and above all, a passion. This comprehensive guide is made for anyone who wants to master the art of pizza-making at home, combining technique, patience, and a fine sense for flavour.
The first part of the book focuses entirely on the dough—the ingredients, the techniques, and the process—clearly explained, up to date, and tailored for home kitchens. In the second part, Luca shares his original and inventive pizza recipes, offering challenges and inspiration for both newcomers and experienced home cooks.
Passione Pizza is for true pizza enthusiasts ready to follow recipes with precision and passion—but also for anyone who wants to enjoy pizza with a more relaxed approach. Because this book proves one thing above all: pizza isn’t a passing trend—it’s a vibrant expression of creativity, craftsmanship, and individuality.
Luca and Salla-Maria Platania—a Finnish-Italian couple—have played a key role in shaping Finland’s pizza culture over the past decade. In 2012, they introduced the Roman pizza al taglio concept to Finland and have since continued to share their passion through various projects. Together, they also contributed to the Finnish bestseller Pizze.