PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast

Capri Club w/ Auggie Russo of Tiny Pizza Kitchen


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Step into the world of artisan pizza making with Augie Russo, where dough isn't just ingredients - it's a spiritual experience. In this episode, we explore how a former film editor found his calling in pizza and created a uniquely creative pop-up pizza business in New York.

Key Ingredients:

• How Augie's signature chili peppers landed in Stephen Colbert's cookbook
• The sacred art of pizza making: why he plays music for his dough
• His unique pizza recipes and pop-up business approach
• Secret tips for perfect pizza dough fermentation
• The journey from editing political ads to crafting artisan pizzas
• Why he's moving his pizza kitchen to a houseboat

Pizza makers and food lovers alike will appreciate Augie's deep dive into dough development, creative toppings, and the philosophy that every pizza tells a story. From his 72-hour cold fermentation process to his thoughts on flour selection, this episode is packed with practical pizza-making wisdom and inspirational insights.

Whether you're an aspiring pizza maker, running your own pizza pop-up, or simply love great food, Augie's journey shows how putting love into your craft yields something truly special.


Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: Meeting Augie at Stanislaus
4:04 - The Colbert Connection: How Chilies Made It to the Cookbook
10:17 - The Philosophy of Pizza Making: Music, Energy & Dough
24:20 - Building a Pizza Business: From Pop-ups to Private Events
32:14 - The Technical Side: Flour Choice, Fermentation & Temperature
43:08 - Career Evolution: From Film Industry to Pizza Life
52:52 - Future Plans: Moving the Kitchen to a Houseboat
57:28 - Wedding Cakes to Pizza: Why He Left Fine Dining
1:06:15 - The Sacred Art of Breadmaking: God in the Dough
1:21:12 - Community Building: Horizontal Networking in Pizza
1:31:05 - Hot Takes: Thoughts on Industry Trends

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