Henry R.
Baking steel is the bomb!
Sophie A.
I love my baking steel. I purchased one for my parents over a year ago, as they have a wood fired oven and I figured this would be an awesome alternative if they weren’t looking for such a hassle. They were obsessed, and I ordered one for myself, and ended up using it to throw a surprise birthday party! We had pizzas coming in and out of the oven every 6 minutes (which I imagined there’s no way it could be consistent and accurate… it IS). It was a huge hit and everyone there was either ready to purchase one, or send one home to their parents as a gift. I have recommended this to about 40 people in the two weeks having it, I am baking steels biggest fan. Next up on my list, is the cinnamon rolls made with coffee instead of water in the dough!
Joseph L.
This is the second one I have purchased. Need I say more?
Mary
I love my steel!! I brake bread & pizza on mine!!
Connie J.
I'm so happy with the purchase I've made and to support Baking Steel. Excellent customer service and product. Highly recommend. Will be purchasing again in the future.
Monica T.
Very happy with this product. I used the Baking Steel dough recipe and the first batch came out great! This pizza was at 500 degrees in the bottom of a home oven and was crispy, chewy, and puffy.
Mark S.
The oven I'm using is horrible at heating up, but with the Baking Steel in it I'm able to get back to some awesome pizzas, breads and stuff. Love the Baking Steel
Doreen A.
All I need now is to buy the wooden Pizza Peel I have a metal one but it's not good to slide the pizza in the oven so I had to use my wooden cutting board the pizza tasted good but I think I didn't cook it long enough
johnny l.
Purchased online website was super easy to order showed up on time and BEST OF ALL IT COOKS MY PIZZA LIKE A RESTAURANT.
thank you
Oh yeah my kids will not be able to break this one
Alan L.
Everything works as promised, I prefer to use it on our propane grill since it is easier to keep clean. My grandson who is 9 now makes our pizzas, I put them on the grill. He refuses to go out for pizza, wants to make it himself. It's priceless!
Premier M.
First used to bake a pizza, fantastic results. Best pizza crust and char I had ever done. This is a keeper.
Elizabeth A.
After only one pizza, I am convinced this is the way to make pizza at home.
Lawrence K.
Hi! Made pizza for the first time with the Steel and did it on my charcoal grill. It was GREAT. I did notice, and you will see it in the picture, the steel has an indent in the corner. I just notices it and while it doesn’t impact the performance it does take away from the overall appearance. Not sure what to do.
The Steel is a great product.
Larry Krasner
Kevin B.
The Baking Steel really is a game changer for pizza! Before I got it my pizzas would always come out doughy and inedible. Now they come out with the perfect crust. The Baking Steel is also really useful if you are into bread baking. I can now make pretty authentic baguettes, and today I had a go at making pitas. Next step is naan. The Baking Steel is ideal if you need a super hot surface when baking. Would highly recommend!
David F.
It works exactly how advertised, it’s a great product. We prefer a crispy crust on our pizzas and that’s easy to do with the Baking Steel.
Jennifer M.
Phenomenal baking experience! Hands down best pizza I have ever made - on first use! Cannot recommend highly enough! Just get it.
Alice I.
This baking steel is a total game changer for pizza!!! The steel along with the 72 hour dough just cannot be beat. We now have pizza night every week!!
Teresa G.
I love this product. It is superior to my old baking stone in every way, and produces the most delicious pizzas. I highly recommend it.
Sara R.
The steel weighs…a lot; it’s heavy. You definitely need a pizza peel to transfer the completed, raw pizza from the prep counter to the steel. Our issue-and we probably need to fiddle with it more-is that the amount of toppings we prefer to put on our pizza recent the crust from cooking thoroughly. The uncovered edges become nice and golden, crusty; but the rest of the pizza crust was underdone and soggy. I mean, Margarita pizzas are delish once in a while, but sometimes I want more: mushrooms, onions, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and a good dose of cheese. These results were not perfect.
Robert S.
The package arrived promptly. We have used the steel twice to make pizzas from the Ken Forkish pizza book. It makes wonderful crust!
Audrey B.
I'm still experimenting ... I have questions too. Is it really necessary to leave the steel preheating for an hour? That's a lot of electricity being used. Isn't it hot along with oven temp being reached? Also, it's hotter on bottom shelf, isn't it? So far, I've made 3 pizzas on the steel ... improving crust each time.
This is not yet a review. Its a work in progress. Thanks!
Lynne S.
I love this product. I make the best pizza on it! It heats evenly and gives the crust a nice crispy finish! It’s heavy, we’ll made and worth every penny!
Sandy H.
The steel gets so much hotter than my baking stone. Pizza is darker on the bottom with lovely leopard spots as compared to the stone. Crust is crisp and lightly chewy. Cooking time for a single pizza is cut at least 3 minutes. Great product!
John F.
First Trey. It was good. But it’s a work in progress
Stephen M.
Excellent results every time I do my part right, and that's the fun part. I've already given two as gifts.
David T.
This was a birthday present for my wife. Also maybe for myself since she was making the pizza.she had bought Andris’s book and made his recipe for pizza. I have to say it was so much better than other recipes that she had made before with a stone . The dough was nice and tender and not hard as a rock.
Monica B.
Superior to pizza stones.
Recommend par-baking crust for 30-60 seconds to apportion toppings!
Best pizza ever!
mary b.
This baking steel is absolutely amazing. I have already had two pizza parties and looking forward to many more. Ordering a couple of more baking steels for me and to give as presents. It is a game changer. I cannot believe I did not know about this earlier. Thank you baking steel. You have made our family so happy.
Joel M.
Continually experimenting
Elizabeth G.
This was a gift to my niece she said she liked it. Can’t wait to get one for myself.
alex f.
Have made 9 pies. 3 with 00 flour. 3 with bread flour. And 3 with combo 2/3 bread and 1/3 00 flour. I see and have tasted great possibilities with the baking steel but have yet to knock my socks off.
Also , I have had success for years by par-baking the pizza dough and then adding the cooked toppings. Baked on regular pizza stone until cheese is melted.
I have been trying to ditch the par-baking,. By adding less ingredients. The crust has been inconsistent. It’s probably that I haven’t pinpointed the right placement of the steel. Sorry, but I sure can get pretty picky when come to pizza and most importantly the crust. I’m determined to find the perfect dough to make the perfect crust. I’m happy to add the baking steel to my pursuit of great pizza.
I did try grilled cheese with original steel on the gas stovetop. Great on the first try.
TRACE M.
I was using a pizza stone but just not getting the results I wanted. I was pretty sure my pizza dough wasn't the issue. The baking steel renders the results I was seeking; the crust is perfect. Gourmet pizzas without leaving the house - brilliant!
diane r.
Was nervous to use. Followed directions for using and making pizza dough. It was easy to use and pizza turned out amazing!!!!! Would highly recommend!
Julie D.
Used it for the first time this last week and loved it!!! Super easy to use and works just like advertised. Recommend to anyone if you like artisan pizza.
Lisa F.
followed all directions for pre-heating and care and it has been really great. best crust I ever made! love it!
CATHERINE P.
This has been a game changer for my gas oven. I was using an upside down bake sheet. Was glad to reclaim my pan and get much more even heat from the Baking Steel. Looking forward to baking my pizza on it, too.
richard v.
I tried out my baking steel this week and cooked 2 pies. I also posted it on Instagram under Clint Valleau with a video and multiple photos
Bruce E.
So far so good.
Love baking my frozen pizza on it.
Andrea L.
I’m so happy with my Baking Steel! The crust comes out perfect every time. Perfectly crisp exterior with a chewy soft texture inside. Delicious pizza in a matter of minutes.
Roger W.
Makes great pizza in 8 minutes.
Perfect crust
David W.
Been making some great pizza with it. Pretty easy to clean and keep oiled. Quite heavy!
Laurie G.
The Baking Steel is by far the best way to cook a pizza at home. I have tried many pizza stones in my oven and on my grill. It is a very well made product. Thank you.
Dennis S.
Well, if I could just get the pizza from the wood paddle to the steel more easily, without folding up the pizza, my life would be a joy. The steel works fine, and I will continue to hone my skills in regard to the pizza transfer. I got your tip relative to using Semolina Flour and I will try that.
Paul Y.
Used the steel today and it worked great pizza was wonderful
Jim B.
We used our pizza steel this evening to make some pizzas. I made my own pizza dough. I followed the great videos on Baking Steel website. The pizzas baked perfectly on the pizza steel. The pizza steel gets really hot. We previously used a pizza stone. We liked how hot the pizza steel gets and retains the heat. The Pizzas were delicious. We can’t wait to make more pizza on our pizza steel.
janice G.
I've had a pizza stone for years and it's still new and unused in the box in which it came in. Every time I thought of using it a friend would tell me of a bad experience they had with theirs and and I
just never bothered with it . Then I happened to see the pizza steel and became very interested in it and read all the reviews and knew I had to buy one and try it. I'm so very glad I did . It has made my whole pizza baking so much better . I've also love all the recipes you have on your site and fell in love with the pizza dough one . I even went online and found the 00 flour and it's like a whole new world for me . All the years I've been baking my own pizza and everyone thought they were the best ... my old way . Now I'm so excited about this new way ... thanks to you... and can't wait to turn everybody on to my new pizza . It seems like it took forever to get here in the mail , but now that I have it , it was worth the wait . I just LOVE LOVE LOVE it !!! Thank You ! ,,,<^.,.^>,,,
Michael M.
The baking steel did a fantastic job with our pizzas. Following the directions makes the process easy to replicate. I should have both this years ago instead of a pizza stone.
Heather B.
We have been using it every Friday for two months to make our own pizza. It is fabulous!!! It gets so hot, allowing the pizza to cook quickly and perfectly!
Jessica L.
Given as a gift to a friend who used it for pizza night the day it was delivered. She absolutely loved it and said it was the best pizza she’s made yet!
Tiziana N.
GAME CHANGER!!!! Finally I can make a pizza I am proud of. My friends and family have asked me if I have a brick oven.
Check out those bubble. Yum!
I had a stone in the past but I never got a good pizza out of it. Thanks to Andris’ method and tips and this fab tool, you too can make pizzeria worthy pizzas.
William M.
I'm getting better and better with Pizza making and I've really enjoyed watching the Videos.
Andrew bakes with such enthusiasm!
It's inspiring.
Alexander W.
This was the best pizza I've made at home. The steel is expensive, but if you want good pizza, this is worth it.
Chad R.
Game changer when it comes to home made pizza. Makes the absolute perfect crust and overall better than any restaurant in town.
Sheryl M.
I loved my pizza coming out crisp on the bottom! The steel is able to get the oven sooooo much hotter than a pizza stone. I have used a stone before, but I liked using the steel a whole lot more. For one reason you can control how clean you can keep it. It was so much easier to clean and re-season. I am anxious to try and make bagels using the steel.
Lezlie W.
It’s hard getting good pizza in the Midwest so the baking Steele helps to make an excellent pie like the East Coast style! You won’t regret purchasing it!
Michael E.
Best home made oven pizza ever!! Used the 3 day dough recipe, but couldn’t wait and used it after 2 days.
Jean M.
This is my first steel. It works just as well as if not better than the stones I've used before, but I don't worry about breaking it. Really pleased with my purchase.
Bruce R.
Too early to give five stars, but I expect I'll get there after just a little more use.
Used twice for pizza, and I'm very happy! The pizza itself couldn't have come out better (especially since I'm not really much of a cook), but the steel itself took on the most beautiful bronze coloring.
It's just a chunk of steel, but nice to look at, especially with that bronze hue. I know it will receive lots of use in the coming years.
Would I make the same purchase again? Without a doubt!
Kip R.
It’s all that they say it is…
Wayne K.
Great customer service.
Hollis D.
Got it in time for a gift. Great quality can’t wait to use it!!
Stuart G.
Worked just fine. Much better than a baking stone, less heat loss when baking more than one loaf
Misha B.
LOVE my baking steel. I can’t believe I waited so long to buy one. Finally I am getting the crust I have tried to get the past year with a pizza stone. Highly encourage people who are still using pizza stones to buy a steel. You will not regret it.
Richard S.
The baking stone is excellent. It is large so there is no problem getting a pizza onto it and the pizza is completely done in about 5 minutes! The videos associated with Baking Steel are very good and helpful.
Peter N.
I have used this for a few items. Pizza of course, amazing. I used it on top of the range for breakfast, a little different than using a traditional skillet but again awesome. Today is going to be English muffins. I couldn't find flaxseed oil to treat but used grape seed oil, works great, good for high heat. I brag about this every chance I have. Looking forward to winter ending and trying this on my pellet grill for Pizza. Peter - NH
Robert S.
The steel rocks! Preheat it and lay your pizza on it, in a pan or not. My last pizza was Florence fennel/finicchio, pecorino romano and smoked mozzarella, sauce and onions, pan/bar style. Man was it good! Perfectly browned crust; no need to pop it out of the pan for a direct bake on the steel. The steel transferred heat beautifully to the steel pans.
I was born in Stoughton, MA. Happy to support American-made and a company that delivers great service and quality.
And, it won't break!
Sally H.
Our resident pizza guy loves the way his crust browns and crisps. Be aware that this baking sheet is extremely heavy. I have a hard time getting it out of the oven.
Karim H.
We’ve had pizza stones in the past, which all have broken eventually when we tried to move them. The steel gets hotter, makes great pizza, and I think will be the last one we buy.
sheila r.
So pleased with the quality and ease of purchase. Will definitely refer this wonderful company to others!
Shally K.
Gave four stars but that could be due to user error when actually it’s a five star product. First time around pizza crust made with 00 flout came out the same as my pizza stone. Second time around used bread flour based recipe and the broiler and got great lift on my crust that could never be achieved with my pizza stone. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Can’t wait to keep using it see how good I can get my crust. Advice is be patient, may take some trial and error but seems worth it to pay a little more to get a baking steel over a pizza stone.
Joseph S.
Impressive piece of metal! Heats up beautifully and retains it longer than a stone. Pizzas are crisping up nicely on it. Way heavier than it looks, so warn anyone who tries to move it out of your oven (why are they doing that anyway??? get outta my kitchen, scram) :)
Scot C.
Works well. Have only made a couple pizzas and some baguettes.
Katharine B.
The steel definitely makes a difference in making oven pizza. I’m still trying to work out a browner bottom crust but that’s more due to lack of user practice and not equipment failure. It was worth the price and I’m having fun practicing
Kathleen F.
This was an Xmas gift for my son who gave my a baking steel a couple of years ago for Xmas. I use it often, mostly to make phenomenal pizza.
Elaine B.
Sorry to say I have not given one of the two baking steels, that I have purchased, to one son. I am waiting for the griddle.
Then he will be given his choice between the baking steel (16 ib.) or the griddle (15 ib.). The first steel given to my middle son, and the cookbook were received with excitement!
As you would state - CHEERS!!!
Karen S.
I ordered 2 Baking Steels for my 2 sons and they love it! Makes crispy bottom pizzas!
Gail B.
'd Gave this to my husband for Christmas. It has totally revolutionized pizza baking. He had a good dough recipe, but liked the one he got with this even better. Now he makes enough for 5 balls at a time and freezes what he doesn't use. He's making pizzas and focaccia bread on it and they are both delicious.
Yvonne F.
Gave it as a gift and she says she loves it!
Edward S.
I was very happy with how my bread turned out on the baking steel. First time successful-looking forward to other baking!
Marsha B.
Works just as advertised. Crispy pizza crust. Cookies that are crisp on outside and soft inside. Best “pizza stone” I’ve ever had. Does much more.
Jill K.
This was a Christmas gift for my son who was thrilled. He’s uses it on his gas grill and is ecstatic about the recipes you have specifically for the baking steel.
Timothy S.
Have been making pizza at home together for the past six years. Best home maid pizza we’ve ever made. Perfect crust perfect crisp bottom.
Janine H.
I’ve only had the baking steel for about 1.5 months but can honestly say it is my new favorite kitchen accessory! I live on a military base overseas where the only pizza we get is either frozen from the commissary or some not so great tasting pizza at the bowling alley (prob also frozen). The base I am on is closed to the country around us; therefore, we cannot go outside of the gates to find other food options. This means we all do a lot of cooking at home and host a lot of gatherings with neighbors and friends….my house is now the new popular spot and it’s all because of the pizza I have made recently with this product. It is the closest I’ve been able to come to making New York style pizza. The delicious crispy leopard spots on the bottom of my crust remind me of home!!!
Geoffrey O.
very excited to add this steel to my kitchen. have already made the most amazing pizza and some great loaves of bread on it!
Mariana C.
Stunning results. Works as designed. Just bring passion and let the steel do the rest.
Stephen M.
Makes making pizza fun and love the finished product. I'm still learning. But at 75 should have plenty of time to become competitive.
Thad S.
Love the BS so far. Only have done pizza do far. My broiler is underneath my oven, transfered the first pie there, but soon realized I did not need to. I just cook then a little longer on the BS up above. 7-9 minutes make perfectly crispy bottom with nicely browned top.. Looking forward to more adventures with the Baking Steel...
Gerald K.
Great for home made pizza!
Faye T.
Better crust than with the stone.
Marissa B.
Perfect for Girl’s Night pizza!
Karen D.
I bought this for my son and he absolutely loved it. He said it is the best present, it cooks the pizza and the crust to perfection.
Shirley Q.
Simple & effective. Makes great pizza in a conventional oven!
kenneth r.
A Christmas present, she loves it
Melinda L.
I bought the baking steel for myself & have made the best, satisfying pizzas & rye bread. So I bought one for my sister for Christmas. I wished that your website had a section to add a note or card for gift giving. Every home should have one of these baking steels!
Gwyndaf J.
The experience has been fine. The purchase was great, delivery was fine and it was well packaged. It works really well and has improved our pizza and bread.
Connie H.
Have only used it once. Performed as expected. Looking forward to more uses in the future.
Laura S.
I love my baking steel. I had been a baking stone user for many years, but they never got hot enough or they cracked after a few uses or both. I resorted to baking pizzas on my gas grill just to get enough heat and char, but with the baking steel I can actually get a great pizza in my oven. It's also easy to use and care for. The cherry wood peel is amazing too. I hope to get years and years of use out of both of these things. Bonus: the baking steel company was a pleasure to work with. The shipping was FAST and their communication was great, not to mention bonus pizza making tips and videos!