Working in a busy kitchen means juggling speed, consistency, and quality under pressure. You’ve got orders to get out, ovens to load, and customers expecting your best with zero compromise. That’s why investing in the right equipment matters.
A Pizza Steel isn’t just another baking tray; it’s a lifesaver for restaurants that serve pizza or flatbread. In this post, we’ll show you how the Pizza Steel delivers on quicker cooking times and crispier crusts, so you can serve more and stress less.
What is a Pizza Steel and how does it work?
In basic terms, a Pizza Steel is a slab of pre-seasoned carbon steel engineered to absorb, retain, and deliver intense heat to your dough. Compared to ceramic pizza stones or standard pans, the Pizza Steel heats up much faster and holds high temperatures more reliably.
The magic of the Pizza Steel is that you don’t even need a fancy pizza oven to use one! It’s perfect for use in a standard oven, transforming your regular appliance into a specialised one.
How to use a Pizza Steel
Place your Pizza Steel in your oven and preheat it. If you’re doing multiple batches, it is recommended to pre-heat the steel for at least 45 minutes so that it becomes a heat reservoir.
Slide your dough or pizza onto the steel. Because the steel is so hot, you’ll get near-instant crusting, crisp bottoms, and golden tops.
Between batches, the steel recovers heat faster than many stones, meaning you’re ready for more pies with less decline in quality. Steel transfers heat much faster than stone, which means less cook time with an improved final product.
Benefits of using a Pizza Steel
Faster turnaround: With steel you spend less time waiting for the surface to heat up or recover. More pizzas per hour means more in your till.
Consistent crusts: Because steel delivers even heat, you’ll get fewer burnt spots and undercooked bottoms with more predictable results.
Efficiency: Faster cooking times mean less energy used per pizza, less stress on your oven, and a prolonged equipment life.
Greater menu flexibility: Pizza Steel isn’t just for pizza; you can bake flatbreads, roast vegetables, even sear proteins on the steel. It’s one tool with many uses.
Good for your brand: Every customer expects their pizza to have a crisp, blistered crust. Using a Pizza Steel enables you to deliver on that expectation, making your restaurant the go-to when they crave premium pizza.
Top tips for using your Pizza Steel
Here are tips to get the most from your Pizza Steel in a pro kitchen:
- Pre-heat it fully before first use so the entire plate is hot.
- Use appropriate techniques to avoid thermal shock from cold dough and to prevent warping during the cooling process.
- Though steel is rugged, all foodservice equipment demands proper care. Please remove debris between batches, keep clean between uses, and re-season lightly when needed.
- Placing the steel high in the oven exposes the dough to high heat from the top, with a hot surface below. These are the ideal conditions for that iconic blistered crust you’re after.
- Ensure that all the dough is in contact with the Pizza Steel.
Order your Pizza Steel online now
Whether you’re running a quick-service batch line, a full restaurant program, or a mobile food truck, the Doppio Living Pizza Steel is a perfect fit for you.
Ready to order yours? You can buy a pizza steel right here in the FryOilSaver online store. Get your Pizza Steel today – we will even ship it to your for free within the USA.
