Do you have to turn the pizzas while they are cooking?
1102311
The necessity of turning the pizzas is dependent on the grill burner configuration the oven is sitting on. In my setup I usually spin it 2 minutes into the bake, about a 90 degree turn. At that point I'm checking it anyway since my pizzas are cooking in around 4 minutes with a bottom stone temp of over 700 degrees.
1102312
yes you have to turn the pizza. Also be sure to use cornmeal on the peel before making your pizza so it doesn't stick
1102313
Yes. We turn it one time. We use cornmeal on the stone so it isn't that difficult. We were making our first couple pizzas too large. We now make them a little smaller & The Mighty Pizza oven works great with the slightly smaller pizzas. Hope this helps you.
1102314
It depends on how evenly your grill / heat source heats the stones. If you have hot spots you will need to spin the pie. It does a great job but you need to tend to the baking process.
2179963
Yes! The "sear" setting allows you to pause the rotation and sear the food. I use that function all the time- I love it!
825320
No. There's a button on the side of the top you must press to release the top plate if you choose to take it apart for cleaning. It's so clean, all I do is use a clean, damp dishcloth sprayed with bleach free kitchen cleaner & wipe the plates from back to front. I cover it with a cloth dinner napkin when not in use. I refused to pay over $100 for a "Panini Maker" when this ones makes anything from a simple grilled cheese to an elaborate Panini sandwich. I have a 2 piece cast iron Panini maker that was not cheap for the stovetop but mine cooks hot & it's too easy to burn the bread. This Cuisinart doesn't burn & my 6th grader can use it. No. There's a button on the side of the top you must press to release the top plate if you choose to take it apart for cleaning. It's so clean, all I do is use a clean, damp dishcloth sprayed with bleach free kitchen cleaner & wipe the plates from back to front. I cover it with a cloth dinner napkin when not in use. I refused to pay over $100 for a "Panini Maker" when this ones makes anything from a simple grilled cheese to an elaborate Panini sandwich. I have a 2 piece cast iron Panini maker that was not cheap for the stovetop but mine cooks hot & it's too easy to burn the bread.... » Read More No. There's a button on the side of the top you must press to release the top plate if you choose to take it apart for cleaning. It's so clean, all I do is use a clean, damp dishcloth sprayed with bleach free kitchen cleaner & wipe the plates from back to front. I cover it with a cloth dinner napkin when not in use. I refused to pay over $100 for a "Panini Maker" when this ones makes anything from a simple grilled cheese to an elaborate Panini sandwich. I have a 2 piece cast iron Panini maker that was not cheap for the stovetop but mine cooks hot & it's too easy to burn the bread. This Cuisinart doesn't burn & my 6th grader can use it. « Show Less
934258
Necessary? No...Just depends on how you like your pizza crust. I highly recommend it. I like my dough crisper...So I feel pre-heating is necessary for that end result. Ex: I prefer preheating mine all the way up to 550 degrees F and then I remove it, lay the dough on to the heated surface (be careful), and build my topping per taste. But it isn't necessary... to do so...however, I feel not pre-heating it doesn't take the full advantage of the cast iron characteristics that most are seeking--holding heat.
2213083
yes preheating is essential, get a pizza peeler to transfer prepared crust to cast iron.
267969
Just tried, and the answer is no. When you choose pizza you're given a choice of 6", 9", or 12". That choice sets the time. You can change the temperature before you start the oven, not once it's running. Look at my previous review- this oven is junk.
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!
787938
I cook in mine all the time. I have never cooked a pizza in it but I'M SURE YOU COULD. I love cooking in it. juct put it on and it cooks
478984
It's pretty straight forward. Preheat the stone along with your oven. Once desired temp is reached, slide your pizza onto it. After it has cooled you can scrape any melted cheese off. I don't wash mine.
2079920
cooks, toasts, broils, etc. very evenly. I suggest a crisper pan or mesh for pizza. It gets very hot, I burned a couple of things at first, pay especial attention to direction to turn on/off button past 10 before setting desired time.
1066966
As far as I am familiar with this product, no. If you didn't want to use this, use a fry pan on the stove, put the pizza in and heat it, then, towards the end, put a top on it to melt the cheese. Time varies according to the size of the slice and how much topping stuff is on it. Enjoy.
365250
Yes. I don't turn them , I spray olive oil on the rack first.they can get stuck in the rack when turning. Don't need to. Great rack and pan,
2054785
I've never tried this. I would think you could do it, though you might want to do a test piece to get the timing right. We have made focaccia -- basically pizza without toppints. It takes a bit less time than a pizza.
783856
We have not had that issue....I always warm the oven on the #1 setting. After the light goes off and the unit warms for roughly 10 minutes, I then turn the knob to #2 just before cooking a pizza. We had some issues the first time we used it and the pizza wasn't perfect but once we figured out our system, it has been perfect ever since. We just started pre-making pizzas when we are having people over and only cooking them half way earlier in the day and then finishing the cooking when we are ready to serve. They turn out great and you don't have the mess of preparation while you have guests. (Unless its a pizza party and some of the fun is having everyone prepare their own)
1549858
No, just one thing to turn. That is all you do is turn the blade and presto you have apple sauce or whatever you want to use. It is a "ricer"
2212408
Probably not with uncooked dough. It would stick to whatever surface prep you used (e.g. wax paper) and parchment paper would burn in the oven. You could either pre-cook the crust, build, store and cook later, or mostly cook the pizza, store and then reheat/brown to serve. We just had a pizza party / make your own. Most everyone was able to assemble their pizza while the one in front of them was baking. Then we kept them in a warm oven until the last pizza was done and then dinner was served.
1828632
No you cannot. What you can do is go ahead and put in the time you want and when that cook time has elapsed the unit has the keep warm function which keeps the food warm until you turn it off.