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Baking Steel Rectangular, 14 x 16 x 1/2 inch

$129.00

Baking Steel Rectangular, 14 x 16 x 1/2 inch

Baking Steel products were born through a unique combination of interests and skills. Andris Lagsdin, founder of Baking Steel, had an “ah-ha" moment while reading a review of Nathan Myhrvold’s book Modernist Cuisine: The Art & Science of Cooking. The article posed this problem, “you love Neapolitan style pizza, but you don’t want to invest in a brick oven.” According to The Modernist Cuisine, steel is a more conductive cooking surface than a brick oven’s stone, and because of its exceptional conductivity, steel offers faster and more even cooking at a lower temperature, resulting in beautiful, thin, crispy crust. Andris realized that he could use both his experience in cooking as well as his background in steel manufacturing to create a superior baking surface for cooks to use in their home ovens for pizzeria-quality pizza and artisan breads. Baking steels darken with use.

Baking steels store cold energy too. Make fun treats like ice cream and granita almost instantaneously using a steel that's cold from the freezer!

See the table below for measurements and weight of the rectangular baking steels.

For more details please see the specs tab, above.

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Baking Steel FAQ

How is a baking steel better than a ceramic stone?

Steel's thermal conductivity is 18X greater than ceramic's conductivity! If you were to walk on ceramic bricks after they'd been sitting outside on a hot day, you wouldn't burn your feet, because the heat transfer between the ceramic and your feet would be rather slow. (Slow enough that it wouldn't hurt.) However, if you tried doing the same thing with steel, you'd probably end up with some severe burns, because the heat moves much faster from the surface of the steel to your foot. (Of course, don't try this at home!)

Why does my baking steel darken after use?

Your baking steel arrives ready to use. After its first use you'll begin to notice a change in the color of the baking surface. This is normal and with each use your baking steel will darken. Over time, the surface will become a uniform dark grey, almost black. Seasoning your steel will also result in a darker surface.

How are the Original, Modernist and Big baking steels different?

  • Original: The Original is 1/4 inch thick, weighs 15 pounds and provides home cooks exactly what they need to produce the best at-home pizza!
  • Modernist: Angled corners give the Modernist a stylish design, and the 3/8 inch thickness holds even more energy than the Original. This additional energy provides great support for really quick cook times. The Modernist weighs 22 pounds.
  • Big: The Big is the beast for the nerd cooks who want the behemoth of steel. Its 1/2 inch thickness is great for an insane oven spring and regulates your oven temperature with minimal rebound time while cooking. The Big weighs a hefty 32 pounds.
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Specs

Manufacturer Part Number
SQ9630630
UPC/EAN Number
783385852357
Brand
Baking Steel
Length
16"
Width
14"
Heat Resistance
1800°F/982°C
Material
Carbon steel
Origin
USA
Country of Manufacture
United States

Care Instructions

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Shipping

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Accessories for this product:

Baking Steel Storage Sleeve, Rectangle or Round

These strong zippered vinyl bags from Baking Steel makes it easy to transport and store a round or rectangular baking steel. Inside of the rectangular bag measures 14" x 18" and the round bag has an inside diameter of 16.75". Bags are strong, durable and padded.

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Greban Straight Edge Stainless Pan Scraper

Omcan pan scrapers are useful for removing food that's stuck to your cookware and bakeware. Stainless steel end measures 4 x 4.5 inches.

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Norpro All-Stainless Bench Scraper/Dough Divider

A baker's staple: Nothing's handier for dividing your dough, or scraping up the bits and pieces from your work surface. It is 6" wide and ruled, which is handy for cutting to fit your pans.

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Brod and Taylor Bread Proofer

The Brod & Taylor Dough Proofer makes wholesome, made-from-scratch baking easier than ever with an optimum proofing environment plus easy storage. Set it lower for a longer “cool rise” or turn up the heat to give your yeast a boost on a cold winter day. A large window gives you a full view of the spacious interior where your largest bowl or full sized loaves fit easily. There’s no need to cover your dough as the included water tray keeps humidity at an optimum level.

The innovative Brod and Taylor folding bread proofer accurately maintains the temperature you set, in the range of 70–195°F (21–90C), in five degree increments. Its cabinet is built of super tough reinforced polypropylene with a clear viewing window. The stainless steel wire rack, power cord and all other parts fit inside the proofer when folded. Inside dimensions are 14.75” x 12.5” x 8.75” high. Outside dimensions are (open): 18” x 14.5” x 10.5” high and (closed): 18” x 14.5” x 2.75” high, so it stores very easily.

Included with the Brod and Taylor Bread Proofer & Slow Cooker is a 55-page booklet with recipes for yeast breads, sourdough, yogurt, butter, cheese, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, and slow-cooker recipes like chuck roast, pulled pork and caramelized "black" garlic.

Pizza dough... artisan sourdough... yogurt... the Brod and Taylor dough proofing box provides a warm, humid environment for more consistent results with rising yeast dough recipes. These include organic whole grain recipes, made-from-scratch bread loaves, pastries, gluten-free yeast bread recipes, soft pretzels, doughnuts, focaccia, cinnamon rolls, and croissants, to name a few. The Brød and Taylor bread proofer is also the ultimate yogurt maker, developing perfect yogurt in either one large, or several smaller containers. Nothing's easier than making delicious yogurt at home with this machine.

In addition to its outstanding core performance as a dough proofer, this versatile Brod and Taylor product is also a slow cooker, yogurt maker, hot plate and more!

Brod and Taylor's innovative bread proofing box is a multi-use kitchen tool ideal for home bread bakers—or anyone with an appreciation for scratch recipes, organic cooking and wholesome ingredients. Designed as the ultimate solution for rising yeast dough, the proofer’s consistent low-heat also works as a yogurt maker, chocolate tempering machine, bread crisper, plate warmer and more.

When your bread's been finished, your Brod and Taylor proofer is the ideal bread warmer, keeping it at perfect serving temperature. One elegant, easy-storing appliance does it all, conveniently and efficiently. It’s a great new tool for any kitchen where homemade baking is enjoyed, and it has really taken off among our customers at Pleasant Hill Grain.

The Brod and Taylor bread proofer now has a slow cooker mode! In slow cooker mode, temperatures may be set between 85–195°F (29–90C), in five degree increments. For slow cooking recipes that recommend a low setting in traditional slow cookers, set the temperature to the maximum setting of 195°F. Always use a lid on the pot when slow cooking. The rack and water tray are not used when slow cooking. For best results, use a heavy duty Dutch oven or stock pot with a tight fitting lid. Maximum dimensions for a slow cooker pot are 11.5" diameter and 8.75" high, including handles and lid.

One of the things we like most about the Brod and Taylor bread proofer is the toughness of its construction. Between the details of the design and the quality of its materials, our experience—after an extended period of offering this product—is that breakage is a non-issue. It assembles very quickly, feels solid, and truly is a rugged, reliable performer. We've used one in the PHG test kitchen for years and endorse it enthusiastically.

Michael Taylor, an engineer and longtime bread baker, is well acquainted with the homespun solutions bakers have tried in search of a more controlled dough rise. An inventor at heart, Taylor saw a real problem that needed a remedy. Home bakers needed a tool that offered the confidence and convenience of a professional proofer in an affordable, versatile, space-saving design. After years of careful research and testing he created the world’s first folding home proofer, and it's truly an outstanding product.


Cook's Illustrated recommends the Brod and Taylor folding proofer, finding that it performs well and is easy to use and clean.

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Pizza perfection
By Maria D. in CO on 2/06/2019 Verified Buyer

We bought this for our at-home pizza. I make a homemade crust and everyone chooses their own toppings. With this steel, we are pulling pizzas out every 5-6 minutes with beautiful golden crusts, perfectly cooked throughout. It's a huge hit at our house. Would have bread baking uses, but haven't experimented with that yet. Highly recommended tool for your kitchen. It is necessary to use a pizza peel, and we've found using unbleached parchment sheets make this process cleaner and simpler for multiple pizzas, some with a lot of topping. Make sure you also give the steel plenty of time to preheat for best results. Will buy another soon! PHG has some of the best prices on these baking steel that I found.

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No more brick oven envy
By Dana J. in MD on 6/09/2018 Verified Buyer

I have been baking all of our bread (sourdough) for the last 40 years, but getting that brick oven or steam effect on hand shaped loaves has been difficult in an ordinary oven without the extra use of cloches. I broke one baking stone from water sprayed on it. (Mistake to spray on water while cold. It soaked in and cracks it when hot. ). I love being able to cook at lower temps, and get better results, and be able to use a liberal spray of water without worry. Being able to make as good a pizza as my friend with an expensive wood fired outdoor brick oven is a big plus for me. I have always liked to make pizza, but it is so much better now. With the long heat storage, I can at least make breads that need to finish baking in a brick oven cooling down slowly overnight. (I got the thick version, not needed for most people.) I have also been working with steel for my entire life, and I appreciate the bead blasted surface that along with the seasoning process really helps the non stick nature. The Vietnamese baguette, bahn mi, is my next test.

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In the oven
By Mary D. in SC on 9/15/2020 Verified Buyer

My baking steel arrived while I was out of town. I am home and the steel has replaced my stone. Bread is crisper in crust. Making pizza next. I cannot wait. I gave one to my son and he loves it. Bread comes out with a excellent crust and browns better than baked on a stone.

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This thing works!
By David in TN on 11/22/2019 Verified Buyer

The crust quality is amazing. I haven't tried it with bread yet, but the pizza crust quality with this is beyond amazing.

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I love it!
By Sandy T. in FL on 6/27/2019 Verified Buyer

This puppy is heavyweight! I could barely carry it in from from the front porch when delivered. There is no worry of breakage or warping with this product. If you want to make pizza or artisan breads, get it. It’s worth the money.

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Great for Bread or Pizza
By Anthony S. in TX on 11/16/2017 Verified Buyer

We cooked some sourdough bread on the "Bakers Steel" it was every bit as good as any store bought sourdough loaf. The steel holds the heat for hours, great deal.

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No Bread Oven? No Problem!
By Kristine Kirsch on 3/31/2024 Verified Buyer

This steel makes my regular oven perform almost as well as a proper bread oven. I recommend it highly!

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Pizza Crust Perfection
By Carrie Sue on 2/10/2024 Verified Buyer

Recently I purchased this for baking pizza. Prior to trying this baking steel I had a baking stone which worked so-so. Now with the steel my crust comes out so nice just like from a pizza parlor.

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Great product
By Hard worker on 11/19/2023 Verified Buyer

I highly recommend this product it is a game changer. Also you should purchase along with your new baking steel the book they offer named Baking with Steel.
My pizza crust as well as my loaves of bread turn out fantastic.

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Excellent service from Pleasant Hill
By Terry on 1/24/2023 Verified Buyer

I've been using the baking steel for several years. I may need to reseason with oil to prevent rusting from any water spray during baking. Heat retention is such that you will want to elevate your dutch oven above the steel to prevent burning of the bottom of the loaf in the dutch oven.

Pleasant Hill provided excellent service. The item was out of stock for a period of time and they called to make sure I still wanted the baking steel.

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