Does this stone need to be seasoned?My previous one lasted many years so I'm wondering if things have changed because there is no mention of this.
1183341
I did not season mine and would tend to say no they do not need seasoning. This is my second one and I did not season the first one either , have not read anything in the instructions about them needing seasoning. Enjoy we love our pizza stone
1183342
i think it is ready seasoned but i am not too fond of it. i had a Pampered Chef before and it worked much better for me.
595282
I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
1694395
nope. I would argue that if it is out of flat the stone is either defective or used up. Should last years.
14947
This stone requires water. I suggest that you soak it submerged for 24 hours before the first use. Turn it over several times during the 24 hour period. Each time you turn it over you will see new bubbbles of air escaping from the stone. Use the stone while WET! In subsequent uses, soak for between 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much 'new' air is escaping from the stone. I understand oil can be used in addition to water but I am told and have demonstrated that it is unneccessary. Good Luck!
1792747
Make sure that your dough recipe includes oil. With repeated use your stone will become seasoned and become less sticky.
846929
No. I will just hand wash in hot soapy water when it s empty. Just wait a little bit to put new butter in as stoneware will maintain the heat from water and melt the butter! I do love it very much!
2023796
That's just the way it is with a pizza stone. Let it go. Scrubbing it with water can harm it. If you put it in the oven while it still has moisture in it it could crack. Just wipe it off with a damp sponge and let it air dry.
2252566
I have had my Stonedine for almost a year. It is used 3-4 times a week. Happily, I can say it is showing no signs of use whatsoever. Still looks like it just came out of the box. I do try to take good care of it though. Don't use heavy detergents or put it in the dish washer. Keep it 'seasoned' with olive oil and it works as advertised. All in all I feel it was well worth the investment. Good luck if you decide to purchase. Best....Joe
488253
As long as the oven takes to preheat. You keep the stone in the oven and when your ready to use it you already have it in the oven when you go to preheat the oven. Hope that helps.
1316083
When it arrived I seasoned it like any cast iron fry pan. I still season it once every month this seems to work for me. Hope that answer is helpful.
2023799
i personally just wash the stone, if you're really interested in getting it to look like new buy some sandpaper sand it. make sure when you're through sanding you finish with fine sandpaperto make it smooth and then put veg, oil on the top. i hope this helps you.
162849
the cast iron grill was a Christmas gift to our daughter---. so i have not used it myself but i bought this one precisely because it is a real cast iron plate not just a metal with a coating...they have those too as well as the granite stone. Personally i bought the granite stone for ourselves as it is the traditional style in my European side of the family, but i thought that she and her husband would appreciate the cast iron one more... all you should need to do to season it properly is heating it up in the oven (id say around 375 F and when it is fully heated take it out, rub it carefully with thin coating of a good vegetable oil with a small rag and let it soak in for an hour or so (back in the own) , then let it cool down and rub off the excess...). that should prep it. the first time you use it, i would again rub on a thin coating of a good oil before grilling mets etc... hope this helps.
2199745
Season them? I've only seasoned cast iron cookware. I washed them before using them but other than that I didn't do anything to them. I've used them now for two years with zero problems. I love this set
1377359
Yes, make sure you put it in the oven when you preheat the oven. And make sure the stone is completely dry otherwise it can crack
1672261
Yes it must be seasoned prior to use. Go to the BeBuyer website and it has a video showing how to properly season the pan. Once properly seasoned it should be good to go for just about anything. I use it regularly for eggs, pancakes etc., my daughter uses hers regularly for crepes and both my daughters use them for pancakes.
185738
You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.
942288
I have never seasoned mine, a quick spray of Pam has always been sufficient. Please note, the botton has a texture to it...some have complained about this, but I've never found it to be a problem...I just use a stiff bristle brush when I clean it up.