75 tested recipes for pizza, focaccia, calzone, and savory pies. Learn how to make the basic doughs for pizza and focaccia, and then embark on a culinary journey through the book: try out more advanced techniques and expand your cooking repertoire. Illustrated step-by-step instructions ensure success when experimenting. When Italy's most popular cookbook was released in English translation ten years ago, it quickly became a bestseller. With over a million copies sold, The Silver Spoon has become the most influential Italian cookbook of the past 50 years. It has been a source of inspiration for numerous cookbooks dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine.