Should I oil my pizza stone?
Chef's answer
Never season a Pizzacraft pizza stone. This is a mistake we see many people make! While other stones may need to be oiled or seasoned, this will ruin the Pizzacraft stones and cause them to smoke or have a bad odor.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Tony Gemignani author of the Pizza Bible recommends two stones for use in a home oven setting. He says it will make for a crisper crust. He cooks the pie on one stone for the first few minutes, then transfers the pie to the other stone for the remainder of the bake.
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Tony Gemignani author of the Pizza Bible recommends two stones for use in a home oven setting. He says it will make for a crisper crust. He cooks the pie on one stone for the first few minutes, then transfers the pie to the other stone for the remainder of the bake.
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When you throw a cold pizza stone into a hot oven, your stone experiences the dreaded "thermal shock," which basically means your stone can't handle large temperature changes. Since it's usually made of ceramic, that can cause a fracture in the stone. Sometimes it's evident immediately.
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Exercise might actually promote stone passing. The good news is, cautious exercise can actually be helpful in moving stones along naturally. If you feel up to it, a light jog or other cardio workout could be enough to shorten your kidney stone's unwelcome stay.
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Avoid stone-forming foods: Beets, chocolate, spinach, rhubarb, tea, and most nuts are rich in oxalate, which can contribute to kidney stones. If you suffer from stones, your doctor may advise you to avoid these foods or to consume them in smaller amounts.
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Celery juice is thought to clear away toxins that contribute to kidney stone formation and has long been used in traditional medications. It also helps flush out the body so you can pass the stone. Blend one or more celery stalks with water, and drink the juice throughout the day.
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These heat sources cook too slow, making soggy dough pizzas that are no better than some cardboard crust takeout. A pizza stone changes the game by acting as a point high heat transfer in an oven or on the grill. ... Using a pizza stone will ultimately give you faster cook times and far better crust.
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