Where can I source my own food safe pizza steel?
I am looking to save some money and order a slab of scrap steel from a local company. My question is what kind of steel should I be asking for to ensure the steel is food grade quality?
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Most people recommend A36 steel, which is a fairly common low-carbon steel. As far as I understand it (procured mine through ebay), you just need to work at scraping off the mill scale with some abrasive. Wash, dry, then season like a cast iron pan. After that you should be good to go.
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What type of steel is used for pizza steel?
For naming sake, baking steel and pizza steels are the same things. They are pieces of steel that typically range from 3/16" all the way up to a \xbd" thick. I'm sure some people use \xbe" steel, but that would be insanely heavy.What is baking steel made of?
Pizza steels (also known as baking steels) are made purely from steel. Pizza stones (sometimes called baking stones) are made of clay, ceramic, or cordierite. Because they're made from different materials, the most significant difference between pizza steels and pizza stones is the way they conduct heat.Is baking steel stainless?
Baking steel to cook pizza in your home oven in a few minutes, with results comparable to a professional oven. The plate measures 40x35 cm and is made of certified 4 mm thick stainless steel, with a much higher heat conduction capacity than the common refractory stone or aluminum.How many times to season pizza steel?
How often you need to re-season your pizza steel depends on how frequently you use it. A general rule of thumb is to re-season every 3-6 months (2-4 times a year).Pizza Stone Bricks VS Steel (15% Cooking difference)
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