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Artisan Steel - High Performance Pizza Steel Made in the USA - 16" x 14.25" (.25" Thick)

Artisan Steel - High Performance Pizza Steel Made in the USA - 16" x 14.25" (.25" Thick)

Artisan Steel 16 by 14.25 inch baking steel, 0.25 inch thick and made in the USA. A flat rectangular steel for pizza and for bread baked on an open surface.

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What we liked

  • + The listing states a 16 by 14.25 inch surface at 0.25 inch thick and about 16 lb, made in the USA.
  • + Steel is described as more conductive than ceramic stones, with a low friction surface for sliding dough on and off.
  • + Described as a solid steel plate that will not break at high temperatures, and re-seasoned only as needed.

Trade-offs

  • - Weighs about 16 lb, so it is heavy to move on and off an oven rack.
  • - At around $90 it is a premium pick, and it has no backstop or handles, unlike the model it replaces.

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