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When designed for cooking pizzas, a baking stone is often referred to as a pizza stone. Using a pizza stone more or less mimics the effects of cooking a pizza in a masonry oven. The porous nature of the stone is commonly believed to absorb moisture; resulting in a crispier crust. Small pizza stones can be purchased to fit any conventional cooking oven or an enclosed barbecue-style grill. High-end ovens sometimes offer optional pizza stones that are specifically designed for each oven model and may include a specialized heating element. In addition to Tradition|traditional methods, a pizza stone can also be made out of metal.
Types of Pizza Stone
- Stone
- Ceramic
- Cast Iron
- Cordierite
- Clay
A pizza atop a pizza stone
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