The Mini Griddle
The Compact Reversible Steel That Goes Anywhere
The Baking Steel Mini (11.5" x 11.5" x 3/8") is a 12-pound reversible slab of solid carbon steel. One side is a true Baking Steel for pizza, flatbreads, and searing in your oven or on the grill. Flip it over for a smooth, polished griddle surface, naturally nonstick with no coatings or chemicals, for pancakes, eggs, smashburgers, and grilled cheese. Same 3/8" thickness and 20x heat conductivity as our full-size steels, in a single-burner footprint.
Pre-seasoned and ready to use right out of the box. Made in the USA. Lifetime warranty.
Perfect For:
- Apartment kitchens — fits over a single burner, stores in a drawer or cabinet
- Solo cooks and couples — right-sized for one or two servings
- Campers and outdoor cooks — works on grills, campfires, and portable burners
- Smashburger and breakfast lovers — the smooth side is built for searing, eggs, and pancakes
- Anyone ditching chemical nonstick pans — natural seasoning, no PFOA/PTFE, no coatings
Why Two Sides?
Textured side (Baking Steel): Place in your oven, preheat to 500–550°F for 45–60 minutes, and bake personal-size pizzas, flatbreads, naan, and English muffins. Same heat conductivity as our full-size steels — blistered crusts, explosive oven spring, crispy bottoms.
Smooth side (Griddle): Set on a single stovetop burner and cook like a mini flat-top. At 3/8" thick, it holds more heat than any pan in your kitchen, meaning better searing, better browning, and no temperature drop when you add food. The surface develops a natural nonstick patina over time, just like cast iron, but with superior heat performance.
What Can I Make on the Baking Steel Mini?
Baking Steel side: Personal pizzas, flatbreads, naan, pita, English muffins, bagels, small sourdough loaves, roasted vegetables.
Griddle side: Smashburgers, pancakes, eggs, bacon, grilled cheese, quesadillas, seared steaks, hash browns.
Takes Heat From Anywhere
The Mini works on every heat source: gas stovetop, electric, induction, oven, gas grill, charcoal grill, and campfire. Take it car camping, tailgating, or to the backyard — 12 pounds is heavy enough to hold serious heat but light enough to travel.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 11.5" x 11.5"
- Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5mm)
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Material: Solid carbon steel, pre-seasoned
- Design: Dual-sided (textured baking surface / smooth griddle surface)
- Made in: USA
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty against defects
- Ships: Within 1–2 business days, free shipping in contiguous USA
- Compatible with: Oven, grill (gas/charcoal), campfire, gas stovetop, electric stovetop, induction cooktop
What's Included
- 1x Baking Steel Mini (11.5" x 11.5" x 3/8", dual-sided)
- Care instructions
- Access to our recipe library and free live online cooking classes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Baking Steel Mini?
An 11.5" x 11.5" x 3/8" thick reversible carbon steel slab. One side is a textured Baking Steel for pizza and baking. The other is a smooth polished griddle for stovetop cooking. Two cooking surfaces in one 12-pound portable steel.
What's the difference between the Mini and the Original?
The Original (16" x 14" x 1/4") is a dedicated one-sided baking steel for full-size pizzas. The Mini (11.5" x 11.5" x 3/8") is smaller and reversible — baking steel on one side, smooth griddle on the other. The Mini fits a single burner and is portable enough for camping and grilling. Choose the Original for full-size pizza. Choose the Mini for versatility and portability.
What's the difference between the Mini and the Griddle?
Both are reversible with a baking side and griddle side. The Griddle (14" x 18") spans two burners and handles larger meals. The Mini (11.5" x 11.5") fits one burner, is lighter (12 lbs vs 25 lbs), and is portable enough for camping and tailgating. Same 3/8" thickness on both.
Is the Baking Steel Mini worth $159?
It replaces your pizza stone, cast iron skillet, and flat-top griddle in one compact, portable piece of steel. No chemical coatings, no warping, no cracking, and it lasts a lifetime. If you cook on a single burner, grill, or campfire and want professional results, the Mini pays for itself fast.
Can I make pizza on the Baking Steel Mini?
Yes. Use the textured side in your oven for personal-size pizzas, flatbreads, naan, and English muffins. Preheat at 500–550°F for 45–60 minutes and bake for 5–7 minutes. The 11.5" surface fits pizzas up to about 10 inches.
Can I use the Baking Steel Mini on my stovetop?
Yes. The smooth griddle side fits over a single burner on gas, electric, or induction cooktops. Use it for smashburgers, pancakes, eggs, bacon, grilled cheese, and more.
Does the Baking Steel Mini work on induction?
Yes. Carbon steel is magnetic and fully compatible with induction cooktops.
Can I use the Baking Steel Mini on a grill or campfire?
Yes. The Mini works on gas grills, charcoal grills, and campfires. At 12 pounds it's portable enough to take camping, tailgating, or to the backyard. Preheat for 20–30 minutes, then cook on either side.
Is the Baking Steel Mini nonstick?
It develops a natural nonstick patina over time through seasoning — just like cast iron. No chemical coatings, no PFOA, no PTFE. It comes pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil and gets better with every use.
How do I season the Baking Steel Mini?
It comes pre-seasoned and ready to use. Over time, re-season by applying a thin coat of flaxseed or vegetable oil and baking at 500°F for one hour. Only needed once or twice a year. The griddle side builds seasoning naturally every time you cook on it.
How do I clean the Baking Steel Mini?
After it cools, wipe down with a damp cloth or scrape with a bench scraper. For stuck-on food or surface rust, use our Cleaning Bricks. Mild soap is okay. Dry thoroughly and apply a light coat of oil. Never put it in the dishwasher.
Can I leave the Baking Steel Mini in the oven?
Yes. It acts as a heat stabilizer, improving overall oven performance. Just remove it when you need the space.
Is the Baking Steel Mini safe to use?
Yes. Made from food-grade carbon steel with no coatings, chemicals, or nonstick surfaces. Pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil. Carbon steel has been used in professional kitchens for centuries.
What's the warranty on the Baking Steel Mini?
Lifetime warranty against defects. If your steel cracks or breaks during normal use, we replace it. No questions asked.
We offer free shipping on all orders in the continental United States.
As part of Baking Steel's quality policy, customer satisfaction is essential to our business. We will do anything (well, almost) to ensure you are thrilled with your product. If you're not happy, neither are we!
For any item that is found defective, you have a 30-day period (from when the order was shipped) to contact us for a replacement. This return policy applies to any item that is found to be defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to instructions.
As for refunds, you have 30-days from when the order was shipped to receive a full refund on eligible merchandise. Merchandise must be unused, in the condition it was received and in the original packaging. Custom size Baking Steels are not eligible for returns/refunds. If your return falls within 30 days from when the order was shipped, we will provide you with a prepaid label for return shipping.
*We do not offer returns, refunds or exchanges on custom Baking Steels or used products due to health and safety. Custom orders are final sale.
Please note: Minor imperfections, surface markings and slight color variations are normal result of our hand seasoning process and will not effect the performance of your Baking Steel. For the Baking Steel patinas, these surface blemishes, imperfections will become unnoticeable as the product seasons with use.
All of our steels are American made, and finished to the highest quality by expert craftsmen.
The Griddle In Action
Make homemade smashburgers simple.
The #1 rated griddle
We use high-quality, carefully crafted steel that is specially designed to retain heat and create restaurant results at home. All of our steels are made in America.
Founded from passion
It all started with a passion for making the perfect pizza at home. After launching Baking Steel on Kickstarter, we were overwhelmed by audience demand and the Baking Steel company began.
How it works
How to use a baking steelUse your oven, grill, or stove to preheat your griddle before cooking.
Cook to perfectionFrom breakfast food to smashburgers, your griddle works on the stove, flame, grill, and oven.
Taste the differenceThings just taste better made on high quality steel.
