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Pizza stone temp

jllbms
jllbms Posts: 381
Anyone know what temp is optimal for the pizza stone itself? Thanks.
Kemah, TX

Comments

  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
    I'm not sure but BGE should be at least 650 or higher. Put stone in early to preheat.
  • Randy1
    Randy1 Posts: 379
    edited June 2014
    I have had beat results when stone is 400-425.
    Maumelle, Arkansas
  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    I generally give it about a half hour to preheat and make sure it is about 500 degrees before putting on the pizza.  The preheat time is very important.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Depends on the dough and it's hydration. What kind of pie are you making? 

    Generic pizza joint style? 500°
    Napoletana? 7-900°
    Pan? 450-500°
    Chicago Deep Dish? 450-500°


    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
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  • jllbms
    jllbms Posts: 381
    Generic seems applicable. I got the stone up to about 480 and it worked fine. No scorching. Thanks.
    Kemah, TX