However, cast iron is also good at retaining heat, and it can be used to cook food at a high temperature for a long time.

As with all cooking utensils be careful of the heat, always use an oven glove to move the griddle, or it’s handle, as it will also get hot. John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT. We know that your core consideration is to make the perfect version of pizza that requires proper equipment. It requires several factors to choose the right equipment and material.Getting a cast iron baking pan is a great choice for your home-cooked pizza as it gives you a lot of space to make big-sized pizza with many toppings. Also, it offers a lot of ease when cleaning and cooking. In contrast, a pizza stone makes cooking and managing pizza a bit of a challenge.

This means your baked goods will cook more evenly, which is especially important if you want a crispy crust on your pizza or bread. The surface of the baking stone is also porous, which helps it absorb moisture from your dough or batter, making your crust crispy and delicious.Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL Both are good tools but like any tool, it can be for specific needs. I bought an old baking stone (50 cents at a rummage sale) and it has been behaving pretty well. It is dark and ugly but really seems to retain the heat well.I also find them at a local resale shop on occasion for a few dollars. If I needed to do rolls or baguette, I would use a rectangular baking stone. I keep the baking stone in the oven for heat retention and put my loaf pans on it. Seems to work great. Prepare the mouth-watering savories with a versatile and multifunctional Welsh Baking Stone. Great for pizzas, pancakes, and other recipes. Ideal space to cook all the desi stuff namely roti, dosa, and chapati. Other than these, the baking stone surface is apt to prepare fried eggs, bacon, vegetables, meat, and others. Any more uses? Broiling, roasting, or grilling. It serves the need of all. About this product Rediscover a traditional cooking tool. With KitchenCraft's cast iron baking stone you can prepare favourites like Welsh cakes, mini pancakes and drop scones on the stove. Or place it in the oven like a pizza stone to bake deliciously crisp pizza crusts. Features