Expo: April 13-15, 2027 
Education: April 11-15, 2027 
Las Vegas Convention Center

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Tom Santos

Tom Santos

National and Regional Flour Sales and Technical Support and DoughminatorGeneral Mills Food Service
Tom has more than two decades of experience as a bakery owner, plus more than 20 years of sales field experience at General Mills, giving him a unique perspective to help solve challenges with dough. Tom has seen every issue that an operation can have with dough and is often called on to help pizzerias solve their crust catastrophes. Tom’s experience and wealth of knowledge has earned him the exclusive title of “Doughminator” at General Mills.
Tue Mar 249:30 AM – 10:30 AMW223

S08 Pizza Crust Boot Camp, Part I

 For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides val… For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting,… For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 1, you’ll learn about the fundamental principles of dough formation, ingredient interactions, and specialty ingredient applications. For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 1, you’ll learn about the fundamental principles of dough formation, ingredient interactions, and specialty ingredient applications.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

SeminarSession Track
Tom Santos
Tom SantosNational and Regional Flour Sales and Technical Support and Doughminator, General Mills Food Service
Curt Wagner
Curt WagnerITQ Corporate Chef, General Mills
Capacity Unlimited:No
Tue Mar 244:00 PM – 5:00 PMW223

S19 Pizza Crust Boot Camp, Part II

For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valu…For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, …For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 2, we’ll explore the dough-making process, methods for dough processing, and even techniques for creating “emergency” dough. For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 2, we’ll explore the dough-making process, methods for dough processing, and even techniques for creating “emergency” dough. Show MoreClick the title to see all details

SeminarSession Track
Tom Santos
Tom SantosNational and Regional Flour Sales and Technical Support and Doughminator, General Mills Food Service
Curt Wagner
Curt WagnerITQ Corporate Chef, General Mills
Capacity Unlimited:No
Wed Mar 259:30 AM – 10:30 AMW223

S25 Pizza Crust Boot Camp, Part I (Repeated)

 This one is so popular we have to do it twice! For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, exper… This one is so popular we have to do it twice! For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-mak… This one is so popular we have to do it twice! For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 1, you’ll learn about the fundamental principles of dough formation, ingredient interactions, and specialty ingr… This one is so popular we have to do it twice! For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 1, you’ll learn about the fundamental principles of dough formation, ingredient interactions, and specialty ingredient applications.  This one is so popular we have to do it twice! For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 1, you’ll learn about the fundamental principles of dough formation, ingredient interactions, and specialty ingredient applications.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SeminarSession Track
Tom Santos
Tom SantosNational and Regional Flour Sales and Technical Support and Doughminator, General Mills Food Service
Curt Wagner
Curt WagnerITQ Corporate Chef, General Mills
Capacity Unlimited:No
Wed Mar 254:00 PM – 5:00 PMW223

S36 Pizza Crust Boot Camp, Part II (Repeated)

For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valu…For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, …For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 2, we’ll explore the dough-making process, methods for dough processing, and even techniques for creating “emergency” dough. For more than 25 years, the Pizza Crust Boot Camp has been a highlight of Pizza Expo. This free, expert-led seminar by the Doughminators provides valuable technical and practical insights into dough-making, ingredient functionality, troubleshooting, and crafting signature crusts.  In Part 2, we’ll explore the dough-making process, methods for dough processing, and even techniques for creating “emergency” dough. Show MoreClick the title to see all details

SeminarSession Track
Tom Santos
Tom SantosNational and Regional Flour Sales and Technical Support and Doughminator, General Mills Food Service
Curt Wagner
Curt WagnerITQ Corporate Chef, General Mills
Capacity Unlimited:No
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