Does the sheet need to be heated in the oven prior to putting pizza dough on-or can you put in the oven without heating up?
280603
I always heat it first, but I really think you wouldn't have to if you didn't want to.
280604
You will get a more crispy crust if you heat it up first. I would almost treat it like a pizza stone. Make sure you have well seasoned it like you would a cast iron pan. Good luck. Mine has been a big disappointment.
1682039
Directly on an oven rack. Absolutely no need to use a cookie sheet my wife has baked many cakes, casseroles, etc. terrific product & the handles are a great added feature. Order one & enjoy!
1185492
Usually the dough proofs in/on the couch (using folds in the couch to separate and support the batards). I never proof in the oven but I see no reason why not. My dough doesn't stick to the couch (75% hydration). Hope that helps.
2057867
I have never pre-heated my stone as I roll out dough and assemble pizza on the stone. So far no problems with cracking.
664846
I put mine in when i am preheating oven,then put fresh or frozen pizza on it to cook
1397627
the heat can be very hot if you give the oven direct touches after baking. i suggest waiting a few minutes. always remember to unplug!!
1350865
I was told that I need to put this in a cold oven and then preheat the oven. I was told to never put this in a hot oven?I was told it would crack. I find that hard to believe because I know Emile Henry makes glazed pots that you can put in a preheated oven.If you have one of these, can you fix the pizza on this pan, then place the pan directly into a 400degrees oven? or hotter? Thank youSorry I posted this as a response - I meant to post as a new question ...
1984202
I have never used this option, so I have no idea. I would suggest you do what I have found to be the best option with this machine: use the dough cycle (which takes 90 minutes), take the dough out and shape it or let it rise one more time and then shape it and let it rise again before baking in the oven.
1760854
Yes. My liner stays in the oven all the time, even when I'm heating it to 500+ degrees (F) for my pizza. The construction of it is pretty crappy, though. Mine lasted about a week (of regular heat) before it started ripping, causing all the accumulated debris to fall onto the oven floor. (which is why it stays in my oven all the time)
1694056
No, it'll be more prone to breaking. To properly use a pizza stone you need to put it in the oven then start preheating it so it doesn't break. i usually make the pizza on parchment paper and put that on the stone. comes out with a great crust and hardly any clean up.
662411
You can make the pizza right on it! I like to make the crust and bake it for a few minutes and then take it out of the oven to load it up and then pop it back in to finish!
1685392
We take ours out of the pan first. We spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray before putting in the pizza crust. When it's finished baking, we let it sit 5 minutes or so, slide a spatula under it, tilt the pan a little and it slides right out onto the cutting board. Hope this helps!
2079892
If using a premade pizza, like from Sam's club, sprinkle the stone evenly with corn meal, then preheat the stone when preheating oven or grill. When temp is reach, put pizza on stone and bake or grill. If making pizza with fresh dough, use a pizza pan, spray with nonstick, bake dough for about 8 minutes. Let dough cool, then put on preheated stone, add toppings and bake or grill.
679160
I normally use mine in a 425 degree oven and put it in before turning oven on. Preheat for at least 30 minutes before placing pizza on the stone. The more you use it the better the stone gets. Never place a wet or moist stone in the oven, it will break.
1523849
Hi!The oven is capable of reaching 900F which is higher than what you need even for pizza. Best regards,Eugene.
612335
It will go over 1000+ degrees. I use an infrared thermometer and hit the top and bottom stones. You can get them over 1000 degrees if you need to. I use a metal pizza peel to cover the opening after I put my pizza in, and have baked pizza at 900 degrees. It took about 56 seconds.... and yes, it was awesome.
2213083
yes preheating is essential, get a pizza peeler to transfer prepared crust to cast iron.