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What is "The Baking Steel"?
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JeffM
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I did not want to sidetrack the group buy thread, but I feel like I missed the boat on this. What is the purpose of the baking steel exactly (other than baking) and what do you use it for mainly?
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See the thread on Page 2.
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It is a metal version of a pizza stone, in a way.
The metal transfers heat better, giving better "spring". -
@jeffM, thanks for asking the question. The baking steel is basically a piece of steel used in either an oven, on a grill, or in the egg that you use to cook pizzas or breads. It basically replaces the pizza stone.
It is a newer product that has gotten some great reviews from people who cook waaaaaay more pizzas than I do. See http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2012/09/the-pizza-lab-the-baking-steel-delivers.html
Here are some other websites reviewing the product:
- http://www.thekitchn.com/the-pizza-steel-product-review-178599
- http://www.andrewmarkveety.com/2012/10/first-look-at-the-baking-steel.html
Also a guy on the forum by the ID "Focker" has had some great results with pizzas, burgers, and using like a skillet. Here are his results using it:
- http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1311796&catid=1
- http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1310030&catid=1
So figured we would do a group buy on people who want to try it out.
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go to their website www.bakingsteel.com I bought one a few months ago and have had great results with it.Might go with this group buy for a round one for my XL
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Any specific advantage of a 1/2 " vs. 1/4 " steel? Is it similar to using a cast iron pizza pan or not even close?#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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Would this steel rust if not oiled or left outside?XL bge, Mini max & 36 BS Griddle.
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caliking said:Any specific advantage of a 1/2 " vs. 1/4 " steel? Is it similar to using a cast iron pizza pan or not even close?
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I didn't see a comparison btwn the steel and cast iron in the SE review. Did I miss a link somewhere?#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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