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Pizza Pan vs Pizza Stone.

J Town Girl — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 02:21:15 GMT

I love to make pizza with a whole wheat crust. I have gone through multiple pizza pans. I have always been disappointed with almost every pan that I have used. Since I have a canary I cannot use any pizza pan that is non-stick. I am considering purchasing a pizza stone.

I am wondering if those who use a pizza stone can give me your opinions on a stone versus a pizza pan? Do you have any hints for using them? Can you give me any recommendations for a specific brand that you prefer?

Cost isn't a huge consideration to be able to get one that I am happy with and will last a long time.

Re: Pizza Pan vs Pizza Stone.

jaxs mom — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 02:26:53 GMT

You're baking it just a regular oven right? The thing with pizza stones, is that they need a long preheat time to really do the job correctly. A minimum of 30 minutes for the thin ones and an hour for the thicker ones.

Instead I'd recommend a cast iron pizza pan, Lodge makes one that they now call a baking pan it's 14 inches, Lodge item number P14P3.

I have a pizza stone but I only use it when making pizza outside in my ceramic oven. I use the cast iron one when I'm making one inside and don't feel like having to preheat the stone and ceramic oven for an hour.

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software — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:08:10 GMT

I use a Large Round Stone from Pampered Chef.

No pre-heating required.

$35

Adding to my post, my stone is not heavy, has handles and I store it vertically.

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lOVETOSHOP — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 04:23:12 GMT

I agree about the Pampered Chef pizza stones...they are great and worth every penny!

I've had mine close to 8 years. The pizzas come out crispy and evenly browned on the bottom. I don't think it's necessary to preheat the stone to have good results, but my son who owns one and makes pizza more often than we do says he preheats it for maybe 10 minutes.

Re: Pizza Pan vs Pizza Stone.

kcladyz — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:50:50 GMT

you can keep the area well ventolated so you should be ok on a nonsick pan. i have 4 parakeets never had a problem with my nonstick cookware

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:27:57 GMT

Pizza stones are heavy and you have to find a place to store it.

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Dorothy11 — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:51:28 GMT

To mimic a professional pizza oven, stones are a must have. For the best results, use two stones, one to bake on and on a rack above, but close to the pizza. The oven temperature should be about 500 degrees, and the stones need to be preheated. The radiant heat provided by the stones will yield a crispy crust and brown bubbly top.

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house_cat — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:34:05 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
Pizza stones are heavy and you have to find a place to store it.

@CelticCrafter

I have two large, well seasoned stones from Pampered Chef. I keep them on my rustic wooden dining table all the time. They add to the rustic look and serve as trivets when I'm serving a very hot dish or casserole.

Re: Pizza Pan vs Pizza Stone.

goldensrbest — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:25:54 GMT

Please explain why having a canary,has anything with a pizza pan?

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on the bay — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:30:51 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Please explain why having a canary,has anything with a pizza pan?

@goldensrbest-

I would think the fumes or chemical smells emitted from the pans could be harmful. Parakeets are so sensitive. I know there are other things too not to use-I think fragrance lights.

(Still, your post had me laughing!)

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J Town Girl — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:53:23 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Please explain why having a canary,has anything with a pizza pan?

I guess to someone who never had a bird my comment did seem a little strange.

Birds have extremely sensitive respiratory systems. They don't have lungs, they have air sacs. The air sacs act like sponges and just absorb any chemical or strong odors. In basic terms, the birds just suffocate and die very quickly.

Non-stick pans have PTFE or PFOA that is released when the pan gets to a certain temperature. Bird experts agree that no one really knows exactly when the chemical starts to be released. That is why Avian vets and bird breeders will always tell people who have birds to avoid non-stick pans.

You also cannot use any scented candles or strong cleaning agents around birds.

Ok, before anyone tells me, I know this post should be in the Pet Lovers forum. Lol!

Re: Pizza Pan vs Pizza Stone.

goldensrbest — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:45:24 GMT

@J Town Girl wrote:
@goldensrbest wrote:
Please explain why having a canary,has anything with a pizza pan?

I guess to someone who never had a bird my comment did seem a little strange.

Birds have extremely sensitive respiratory systems. They don't have lungs, they have air sacs. The air sacs act like sponges and just absorb any chemical or strong odors. In basic terms, the birds just suffocate and die very quickly.

Non-stick pans have PTFE or PFOA that is released when the pan gets to a certain temperature. Bird experts agree that no one really knows exactly when the chemical starts to be released. That is why Avian vets and bird breeders will always tell people who have birds to avoid non-stick pans.

You also cannot use any scented candles or strong cleaning agents around birds.

Ok, before anyone tells me, I know this post should be in the Pet Lovers forum. Lol!

Thank you for explaining it to me.

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on the bay — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:16:54 GMT

@J Town Girl-

Thank you for the info.

I remember reading this but its good information to have and remember no matter what forum!

I used to have several wonderful parakeets and never knew this back then.

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lork — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:02:58 GMT

I've made MANY pizzas and always get compliments. In the last few years, I've been making them in my cast iron skillets/grittle. I put a dab of oil in the pan and do not pre heat it. I get a nice, crisp crust and don't have to have a seperate "stone" or pizza pan. It works for me/my family, and I'm all about good pizza!