The Skinny Griddle
"The world's best consumer cooking surface."
— J. Kenji López-Alt, Serious Eats
The Baking Steel Skinny Griddle is a reversible carbon steel slab built for the two things home cooks actually want to nail: smashburgers with a crust like a steakhouse, and pizza with a blistered, crispy bottom. One slab. Two surfaces. No coatings, no replacing, ever.
Flip it smooth-side up across two burners and you have a professional flat-top griddle. Flip it textured-side up in your oven and you have the original Baking Steel that started the home-pizza revolution. At 11.5" wide, it's the only two-burner griddle that doesn't take over your entire stovetop.
22 lbs. 3/8" thick. Pre-seasoned. Made in the USA. Lifetime warranty.
Why home cooks are switching from cast iron
Carbon steel conducts heat 20x more effectively than cast iron. That means faster preheat, better sear, and consistent temperature recovery between burgers — cast iron drops 50°F after the first smash, steel barely budges. Same natural nonstick patina. Half the weight. Reversible. And it doesn't take a year to break in.
Built for smashburgers
The 11.5" x 20" griddle surface holds enough heat to sear 4 smashburgers at once without losing temperature. The thickness (3/8") is what separates this from $40 flat-tops — heat capacity is everything when meat hits steel. Crank to 500°F, smash, sear, repeat. Same crust you get at the best burger spot in your city.
Built for pizza
Flip it over. The textured side is the same Baking Steel that Kenji called the most impressive home pizza product he'd ever tested. Preheat 45 minutes at 550°F, launch your pie, and pull a Neapolitan-style pizza out in 5 minutes. Blistered top. Crispy bottom. The oven temperature you wish you had.
Perfect For:
- Smashburger and breakfast lovers — the smooth side delivers serious sear and natural nonstick performance
- Pizza and bread bakers — the textured side bakes with the same heat conductivity as every Baking Steel
- Home cooks who want flat-top griddle power — spans two burners for restaurant-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Kitchens with limited counter or stovetop space — the narrow 11.5" width fits where wider griddles don't
- Anyone ditching chemical nonstick pans — natural seasoning, no PFOA/PTFE, no coatings
What Can I Make on the Skinny Griddle?
Griddle side: Smashburgers, pancakes, French toast, eggs, bacon, quesadillas, grilled cheese, seared steaks, seared fish, hash browns, fajitas, vegetables.
Baking Steel side: Pizza (Neapolitan, NY-style, Detroit, frozen), sourdough bread, baguettes, focaccia, flatbreads, English muffins, roasted vegetables.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 11.5" x 20"
- Thickness: 3/8 inch (9.5mm)
- Weight: 22 pounds
- Material: Solid carbon steel, pre-seasoned
- Design: Dual-sided (smooth griddle surface / textured baking 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), gas stovetop, electric stovetop, induction cooktop
What's Included
- 1x Baking Steel Skinny Griddle (11.5" x 20" 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 Skinny Griddle?
An 11.5" x 20" x 3/8" thick reversible carbon steel slab. One side is a smooth flat-top griddle for stovetop cooking. The other is a textured Baking Steel for pizza and bread. At 22 pounds, it spans two burners in a slim profile that leaves room on your stovetop.
What's the difference between the Skinny Griddle and the regular Griddle?
Both are reversible with a griddle side and baking steel side. The regular Griddle (14" x 18") is wider and covers more of your stovetop. The Skinny (11.5" x 20") is narrower and longer — it spans two burners lengthwise while leaving room for pots and pans on the rest of your stovetop. Same 3/8" thickness, similar weight. Choose the Skinny if you want to use your stovetop for multiple things at once.
What's the difference between the Skinny Griddle and the Mini?
The Mini (11.5" x 11.5") fits one burner and weighs 12 lbs — it's portable for camping and tailgating. The Skinny (11.5" x 20") spans two burners and weighs 22 lbs — it's a full-size flat-top griddle in a narrow footprint. Both are reversible with the same 3/8" thickness.
Is the Baking Steel Skinny Griddle worth $189?
It replaces your pizza stone, cast iron skillet, and flat-top griddle — all in one slim, reversible piece of steel. No chemical coatings, no cracking, and it lasts a lifetime. If you want two-burner griddle power without taking over your entire stovetop, the Skinny is your best option.
Can I make pizza on the Skinny Griddle?
Yes. Use the textured side in your oven — same heat conductivity and performance as every Baking Steel. Preheat at 500–550°F for 45–60 minutes and bake pizza in 5–7 minutes. The 20" length gives you room for pizzas up to about 11 inches.
Can I use the Skinny Griddle on my stovetop?
Yes. The smooth griddle side spans two standard burners on gas, electric, or induction cooktops. The narrow 11.5" width leaves room on your stovetop for other pots and pans.
Does the Skinny Griddle work on induction?
Yes. Carbon steel is magnetic and fully compatible with induction cooktops.
Can I use the Skinny Griddle on a grill?
Yes. It works on gas and charcoal grills. Preheat for 10-15 minutes, then use either side — griddle side for burgers and vegetables, baking steel side for pizza and bread.
Is the Skinny Griddle 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 and gets better with every use.
Is the Skinny Griddle better than cast iron?
Carbon steel conducts heat 20 times more effectively than cast iron, giving you faster, more even cooking and better searing. Like cast iron, it develops a natural nonstick patina — but with superior heat performance and a reversible design.
How do I season the Skinny Griddle?
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 Skinny Griddle?
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 Skinny Griddle in the oven?
Yes. It acts as a heat stabilizer, improving overall oven performance. Just remove it when you need the space.
What's the warranty on the Skinny Griddle?
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.
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How to use a baking steelUse your oven, grill, or stove to preheat your griddle before cooking.
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Perfect griddle for my small apartment. Its permanent place will be right on top of the stove, ready-to-go.
At 10kg, the heat capacity is amazing. It's as close to a restaurant flat top as can be. I am truly impressed with this. And with the Baking Steel, too.
Good work and I wish your company much success.
Works great. I use carbon steel pans so it's easy to maintain. Now I want the pizza steel.
Love this and thank you for the outstanding plug. The good news is that your Griddle can double as a Baking Steel. Thanks for being amazing..
Fantastic griddle, and it makes amazing pizza. It also fits perfectly over 2 burners on my gas stove, and the heat is surprisingly even.
Quickly shipped. It heats very evenly. The surface is beautifully finished and very smooth, it took seasoning well and just gets better. Nothing sticks. It's just great. Scallion Kimchi pancakes ....perfect!
We don't even use our pans anymore because the griddle looks awesome on our stovetop and makes cooking a few items at a time much easier! Easy to use and wipe down. Great for all and any recipes, especially recipes right of out Baking Steel's cookbook.
This is my third Baking Steel (you can see my big griddle to the left in this picture). They are beautifully crafted, retain heat evenly, and I keep finding new uses for them in the oven, on the stovetop, and on the outside grill. There is no contest between these and a baking stone in performance, durability, or ease of cleaning. This mini griddle is the perfect size to add a flat top to my commercial oven. You can see where my priorities are in the picture - I bought a Baking Steel before I finished tiling my kitchen reno! As a chef, I like tools that are simple, well made, versatile, and reliable. This is all of those, plus the support from Andris and the Baking Steel team is outstanding.
Griddle makes awesome grilled cheese and homemade tortillas!
excellent product and just the right size for my range-top. I use almost every day and can't imagine my routine without it.
A truly terrific piece of kitchen equipment!
I've used my skinny griddle to make homemade pizzas, the best hash brown deal ever eat. I got this as a father's day gift, and I haven't looked back! In 6 minutes or less, the perfect pizza every time.
Absolutely love this griddle, works great on my double burner induction top. I’ve cooked everything from shrimp skewers to cheese steaks to pancakes and more on it......and everything comes out great. The only time I take it off the top is to flip it and use it in the oven for making pizzas.......ridiculously good crust!!
This is now my third baking steel product!! Love them all. Let me tell you this griddle is a serious piece of steel and weighs a ton. I have a gas cooktop and it heats up quite quickly. On nights when we have the whole crew coming over it doubles as a second pizza steel in the oven. The griddle and the large steel allow us to cook 4 pizzas at once!
I am so happy I found these products and we keep trying new recipes from the site as well. On Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays my garage refrigerator is full of 72-hour dough for Friday nights!
This is a great two purpose griddle. The front side as a griddle and the back side as a baking steel. It made great pizza.
The skinny griddle is great on my standard electric glass-top stove. It's very heavy, but that makes it very reassuring to use. It is difficult to move around and lift off of the stove top, but so far I haven't made any scratches by sliding it off enough to grip it.
The griddle fits many slices of bread, eggs, etc at one time, which makes it easy to make a whole meal very quickly. It takes about 10 minutes or so to heat up on medium on my stove, but stays hot even after food has been added. Also it's very easy to clean (minus the weight) and keep seasoned, if needed. I keep this in my over when I'm not using it and it hasn't affected the oven negatively at all.
I love this! I started using it right away. It is very heavy, but once you put it on the stove, you keep it there. Makes perfect pancakes!!! You do need to heat it up first, so turn it on low while preparing food.
I LOVE the skinny griddle- I make pizza on one side and use the other side on my gas stove to make eggs, pancakes, naan, bacon, sausages, etc. The first few times a the pizza, I totally set off my smoke alarm due to the toppings falling off my dough when I went to slide the pizza off the peel onto the hot steel, but I’ve since learned to use way more cornmeal. This has really changed the pizza game in our home and since we got it three weeks ago, we have made pizza six times!! I’ve tried both the no knead Jim Lahey recipe (also posted on this site), the New York style pizza dough recipe on serious eats, and a potato flatbread recipe from Claire Saffitz’s book “dessert person”. All have been fantastic. I think my favourite is the New York style dough so far.
I am using this on top of an outdoor gas grill. If you want to make things you can’t on a traditional grill, like real smash burgers, pizza, or anything else requiring a griddle versus grates, this is an excellent option.
Outdoor grill + Baking Steel griddle = unlimited possibilities. Smash burgers on the grill might be the move of the summer.
Very cool!
The Skinny Griddle is amazing. I’m making fantastic smash burgers on the griddle side, and can make two small pizzas on the stone side. I was using a cast iron pan for smash burgers, and a pizza stone for pizzas. This one piece outperforms both of those, giving far better results. It fits perfectly on my glass top electric range.
works great in an induction cooktop. very happy to finally find one that heats evenly and stay flat! love it!
My new favorite skillet!
Love hearing that! 🙌 So glad the Skinny Griddle is your new favorite — it’s amazing what that slab of steel can do. Thanks for sharing and happy cooking!
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Great service and product! I love it!!
Great
Really enjoy this steel. It is heavy and as I don’t have the space to leave it in place I do not ise it as often as I would like. Used this to make pizza along with a pizza stone and it worked beautifully. Pancakes and vegies do great! Love that the whole steel heats up even on areas that don’t receive direct heat. I am very glad I own this!
I'm guessing my new griddle is great ... for whoever stole it after DoorDash dropped it off in a public place.
Purchased the narrow baking steel for my electric stove. It is heavy and quality. I do recommend buying the cleaning stones though (which I did not). It arrived quickly and we’ve made the English muffin recipe twice now. Love it!
We love your feedback. We agree on both the cleaning bricks and the legendary english muffins. Thanks for posting...
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