A pizza stone is an unglazed, ceramic or terra cotta tile that can be placed in your oven. It absorbs the high heat in your oven and maintains a constant, high temperature, providing the perfect surface for baking your pizza. In my opinion, this is the best way to cook a pizza at home. Pizza stones come in round, square, or rectangular shapes. Many have removable handles or a rack that is placed along the bottom, making it easy to lift it out of your oven. Your pizza stone is also wonderful for baking breads, reheating pizza, and cooking frozen pizza.
You can purchase unglazed floor tiles at your local home improvement store to use as floor tiles. Be aware, however, that you are taking a risk. There is the chance that these tiles have lead or other toxins in the tiles. These chemicals can be released when the stone is heated and can be transferred to your food. Since it is almost impossible to be sure these types of tiles are safe without getting them checked out by a laboratory, I would recommend buying tiles that are specifically made for pizza cooking.
When buying a pizza stone, look for one that is the largest that will fit into your oven. As they get bigger, they also get heavier, so be sure to also get one that you can lift easily. Here are some tips on using and caring for your pizza stone.
Pizza Stones
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Honey-Can-Do Pizza Stone, 16"
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5 PCS Round Pizza Stone Set, 13" Pizza Stone for Oven and Grill with Pizza ...
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American Metalcraft 15" Round Economy Pizza Stone
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Good Cook AirPerfect Nonstick Large Pizza Pan 15.75" , Perforated Crispy Cr...
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Lodge BW15PP 15 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black
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COYMOS Pizza Stone Heavy Duty Ceramic Baking Stone for use in Oven & Gril - ...
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Heritage Pizza Stone - Pizza & Bread Baking Stones For Gas Grill, Oven Bakin...
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Pizza Stone for Oven and Grill Rectangular, Large Cooking Stone Includes Free Pl...
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16" Pizza Making Kit (Set of 4) - Cordierite Pizza Stone with SS Rack, Acac...
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Breville 13" Pizza Stone for Breville Smart Oven (BOV800) and Breville Smar...
Pizza Stone Brushes
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Cuisinart CCB-399, Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush
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Senwosa Pizza Oven & Stone Brush 26″- Long Wooden Handle, Stainless-Steel Br...
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Outset 76621 Himalayan Salt Block, Pizza Stone and Cast Iron Pan Nylon Cleaning ...
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OUII 26'' Pizza Oven Brush with Stone Scraper - Includes 2 Brush Heads...
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ZEAYEA Pizza Oven Brush with Scraper, Brass Bristles for Pizza Oven, 21 Inch Len...
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Ooni Pizza Oven Brush
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ROCKSHEAT Pizza Oven Brush, 20 Inch Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper, Heat Resi...
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NUTUNI Pizza Oven Brush, Pizza Stone Brush with Scraper, 25" Long Wooden Ha...
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Pizzacraft Pizza Oven Accessories/Folding Peel & Stone Brush -
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NUTUNI Pizza Oven Brush with Scraper, Brass Bristles Grill Brush with 33 or 47 I...