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NerdChef Steel Stone High Performance Pizza Baking Surface, 0.25 inch Thick Standard

NerdChef Steel Stone High Performance Pizza Baking Surface, 0.25 inch Thick Standard

NerdChef's 0.25 inch thick Standard steel stone, an entry-level baking steel for pizza and hearth-style bread.

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What we liked

  • + Steel transfers heat faster than ceramic stones, giving loaves a quick burst of bottom heat
  • + 0.25 inch thickness keeps weight manageable for regular lifting in and out of the oven
  • + Will not crack from thermal shock the way cordierite stones sometimes can

Trade-offs

  • - Thinner steel stores less heat than the Pro or Ultimate versions for back-to-back bakes
  • - Bare steel needs occasional oiling to prevent rust spots

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