Use a Pizza Steel to make restaurant-quality pizza at home

Cooking the perfect pizza is about more than just dough and cheese; it’s about heat, timing, and that perfectly crisp crust. For home cooks who want to level up, a Pizza Steel isn’t just another tool; it’s the way to get pizzeria-style results at home, in the oven or over a fire.

What is a Pizza Steel and how does it work?

A Pizza Steel is essentially a slab of pre-seasoned carbon steel designed to absorb and retain high heat. Compared to ceramic stones, carbon steel heats faster, delivers more consistent heat, and recovers its temperature more quickly. That means you get better oven spring, crispier bottoms, and beautifully blistered tops. Because of steel’s excellent thermal conductivity, your regular oven or your outdoor fire setup can become a pizza powerhouse. It’s rugged, reliable, and built to handle serious heat.

How to use a Pizza Steel in the oven

Step 1: Place the Pizza Steel on a middle or lower rack and pre-heat for at least 45 minutes (longer if you’re cooking multiple pizzas).

Step 2: Slide your shaped dough or topped pizza onto the Pizza Steel.

It’s as easy as that! Just let the Pizza Steel do its magic: the intense, even heat gives you perfect crusts, crisp bottoms, and a beautifully cooked pizza in less time than with a traditional pan or stone.

How to use a Pizza Steel over a fire or grill

One of the best things about Pizza Steels is they’re tough enough to go above live coals or a wood-fire grill. You can place your Pizza Steel over a bed of hot coals, let it absorb heat, and then cook your pizza directly on its surface.

Here are some tips for using your Pizza Steel on a fire:

  1. Use thick mitts; steel gets very hot!
  2. Build an even bed of coals, then let the steel pre-heat well.
  3. Slide your pizza on carefully, and rotate it as needed for even cook.
  4. Manage heat by occasionally shifting coals; too much direct flame can scorch the bottom.

Because heat from a fire is less predictable than heat inside an oven, you may need to experiment a bit to find the right rhythm for your setup.

Doppio Living Pre-Seasoned Pizza Steel for Homemade pizza

Benefits of Using a Pizza Steel at Home

  • Super-fast cooking: Steel’s thermal conductivity means your pizza cooks faster, so dinner comes out faster too.
  • Amazing crust: Get that crispy, bubbly, restaurant-style crust without a commercial pizza oven.
  • Versatility: You can also use it for flatbreads, vegetables, or even searing meat.
  • Durability: Carbon steel is tough. It can handle high heat, and when seasoned properly, it lasts a long time.
  • Outdoor cooking ready: This isn’t just an oven tool. Whether you’re grilling or cooking over a fire pit, the steel stands up to the heat and delivers.

Tips for Caring for Your Pizza Steel

  • Re-season sparingly and occasionally as needed.
  • Clean carefully: Let your Pizza Steel cool slightly, then scrape off food with a spatula. Avoid harsh soap as it may remove the seasoning.
  • Store safely: Steel is heavy, so store your Pizza Steel on a stable surface, and try not to drop it!

If you love cooking pizza and want something that performs in your oven and can make fire-cooked pies too, a Pizza Steel is just the upgrade you need. It brings performance, speed, and flavour to every bake, whether you’re indoors or out.

Doppio Living Pre-Seasoned Pizza Steel

Ready to order your Pizza Steel?

Check out the Doppio Living Pizza Steel right here in the Billy Buckskin online store and elevate your pizza game today. Whether you’re baking in your kitchen or firing up a flame, this steel has what it takes to deliver restaurant-quality pizza from your own home.

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