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Bed bath and beyond pizza stone

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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
So I purchased a pizza stone from bed bath and beyond and it was pretty cheap (15-20$)and its pretty thin. I probably should have gotten the BGE one. However all I have heard is not to buy the pampered chef one. Im looking to try my first pizza today. Has anyone used this stone? If it cracks/"explodes" will it hurt/damage my egg?

Comments

  • FatMike
    FatMike Posts: 464
    I have been using a pampered chef for about a year with no problems but I cook my pies at 500. It won't hurt the egg
  • Fluffyb
    Fluffyb Posts: 1,815
    I used a generic inexpensicve pizza stone for close to 3 years before it cracked. I also cook my pizza's around 500. The only reason it cracked was user error. I sat it down hard on an uneven surface.
  • Cpt'n Cook
    Cpt'n Cook Posts: 1,917
    I use a stone that was cheaper than that, it was around 5-6.00 and came with a little metal carrier which I don't use. It is a thin stone and I have gotten 100 or so pizzas out of it so far, with another one due tonight. I have gone over 700 degrees with it.

    Make sure you let it warm up with the egg and you should have no problem.
  • Chubby
    Chubby Posts: 2,955
    As long as you can take it back...try it.

    I can tell you that it MAY work for a short time...but in the longer term...it WILL FAIL!

    Just get the BGE...or even order oone from Tom @ Ceramic Grill Store!

    The price difference just isnt that much!
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
  • civil eggineer
    civil eggineer Posts: 1,547
    Capt'Cook:

    I think I have the same stone and use the metal carrier as a seperation between the platesetter. Have probably cooked 50+ pies on it without issue. Like you said, allow the stone to heat up with the egg. I also cook my pizzas at 400 dome since I have the best results at that temp.
  • phish2160 wrote:
    So I purchased a pizza stone from bed bath and beyond Has anyone used this stone? If it cracks/"explodes" will it hurt/damage my egg?

    P, Mine from BB&B has worked fine. Always let it heat up with your Egg. There should be no potential for damage.