Gardeco Pizza Stone 20cm diameter

The Gardeco 20cm diameter pizza stone is ideal for cooking your pizzas, either inside in a conventional oven or outside in the garden.

Made of hard-wearing heat-resistant fire clay, the pizza stone allows a more evenly distributed heat during cooking, and because it is slightly porous, cooking juices are absorbed, giving a superb crispy result.

Simply place the pizza on the stone (you can use a pizza peel if your stone is already in the oven or chimenea) and take out when cooked. You may wish to put some cornflour or flour on the stone to avoid sticking.

Other baked food can also be cooked on the pizza stone. The pizza stone can also be used to warm up rolls, croissants, etc...

For best results and also in order to avoid thermal shock, it is advised to heat the pizza stone slowly, as soon as you light the oven/ fire. That way, the clay has time to expand slowly and cooking will be improved as it will be more rapid, better capturing flavours.

Fire clay being slightly porous, it is advisable to wash the pizza stone with water only and not with detergent.

Careful, the pizza stone will break if dropped, chip or crack if knocked. After use, it may develop stains due to its porosity, but you can still continue to use it. If the pizza stone is in direct contact with the flames of a real fire, it may stay brown underneath, even after washing. Careful, the pizza stone may become very hot, and stay hot for longer than conventional baking trays. Be careful not to touch it when it, you could burn your fingers.

Features:

• The Pizza stone is made out of fire clay
• The fire clay is slightly porous
• Fire clay gets very hot therefore increases the speed of the cooking time
• The Pizza stone is flat and round
• Prevents the Pizza from being in direct contact with the oven
• Clean the Pizza stone only with water - detergents easily stay in the porous fire clay
• Colour: Pale clay

Product Size: 20cm length. 20cm width. 2cm height.
Material: high temperature fire clay
Packaging Information: Mail order colour box
Packing Size: 38.7cm length. 38.7cm width. 6.7cm height.
Country of origin: China

Usage and Maintenance

Cleanliness is Essential

All cooking accessories must be thoroughly cleaned before use. BBQ grills and accessories may gather dirt and dust, so clean them with hot water and detergent, then coat with vegetable oil. After use, clean and oil again before storing. Never use mineral oil.

Fuel

Do not cook on flames to avoid soot on food. Use dry wood or charcoal, cooking on embers. Move meat away from flames, and keep a spray bottle of water handy. Use a cast iron pan or wrap food in aluminum foil to prevent contamination.

Food Hygiene and Safety

Keep food in hygienic conditions. Do not leave meats or butter in the sun. Separate meat and vegetables to avoid cross-contamination. Only bring food out before cooking and consume immediately after. Ensure meat is thoroughly cooked. Place hot accessories on a non-flammable surface and use fire gloves. Do not allow children to handle hot accessories or leave them unattended.

Hints and Tips

Pre-heat cast iron accessories and coat with oil or butter to prevent sticking. Butter is better for waffles and pancakes. Use a brush for oiling and a spatula to release food