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Old Stone Pizza Kitchen Rectanlge Pizza Stone, 14" x 16", natural clay
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Brand | Old Stone Pizza Kitchen |
Material | Stoneware |
Color | natural clay |
Shape | Rectangular |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
About this item
- Baking stone creates restaurant-quality pizzas and breads
- Bakes up multi-layered crunchy-chewy crusts
- Absorbs heat and transfers it evenly for a perfect bake
- Durable, non-cracking; crafted from a blend of lead-free clays
- Specially engineered Heat Core eliminates soggy centers
- Dimensions: 14.5” L x 16.5” W
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Features
- Makes restaurant quality pizzas, bread, pastries and vegetables
- Absorbs oven heat and transfers it evenly
- Withstands heat up to 1400-degrees
- Specially engineered Heat Core eliminates soggy centers
14x16-inch Rectangle Pizza Stone
Description
This rectangular pizza stone is made to evenly distribute heat and provide a soggy-free center, helping to procure the pepperoni pie of your dreams. Made from cordierite, it evenly bakes your pizza and can withstand heat up to 1400-degrees. Handwashing not only makes for easy maintenance but allows the stone to season over time. And don’t stop with just the homemade or frozen pizzas. This stone can be used to evenly cook bread, pastries and even vegetables.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 16 x 14 x 0.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.86 pounds |
Department | Kitchen & Dining |
Manufacturer | Honey-Can-Do |
ASIN | B0000E1FDA |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 4467 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #18,690 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #37 in Pizza Pans & Stones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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Where there’s a party, there’s pizza—and tonight the party’s in your kitchen. It doesn’t matter if the only guests are this Honey-Can-Do Oven Rectangular Pizza Stone, a bottle of Valpolicella and you in your finest sweatpants. You’ll be making pizzeria-worthy pies with delightfully textured crusts. In the blink of an eye, this large pizza stone bakes up your dough, draping it in a gooey blanket of cheese you can wrap yourself up in or actually eat. The best part? In addition to being the best pizza stone for your oven, it doubles as the best baking stone for happenin’ bread parties, too.
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Professional pizza and traditional European bread ovens are often lined with stone or brick. This is so heat is stored up and redistributed evenly. The resulting blast of heat from the Honey-Can-Do Oven rectangular pizza stone gives bread and pizza a nice chewy crust. The rustic French tarts called galettes are also well suited to a baking stone. To use the stone, place it in a cold oven and preheat to 500 degrees for pizza, or according to the recipe for bread or galettes. The stone is made of the same material that lines blast furnaces and kilns, so it can handle ultra-high temperatures.
Wait until the baking stone is entirely cooled before attempting to clean it. Let it dry completely before using again. Some discoloration will occur over time; this is natural and will not affect baking. Using baking parchment may help delay that discoloration. Do not bake cookies, turnovers or other high-fat items on the stone; the stone would absorb the fat and proceed to produce smoke and bad odors. The stone comes with a flyer that contains detailed use and cleaning instructions, as well as recipes for bread, pizza dough, and two pizza toppings. --Garland Withers
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material | Stoneware | Cordierite | Ceramic | Cordierite | Cordierite | Cordierite |
size | 14" x 16" | 14x16-in Rectangle | 15x12 | 20"X13.5"X 0.67" | 15 x 12 inch + Pizza Scraper | — |
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Pizza pan breaks easily - extra padding is required.
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Customers like the quality, performance, durability, and size of the pizza stone. For example, they mention that it produces perfectly done pizza crusts, works well as a heat sink, and is well-constructed. Some appreciate the heat. That said, opinions are mixed on the thickness, value, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pizza stone. They mention that it produces perfectly done pizza crusts of various thicknesses. The texture of the crust to the perfectly cooked toppings is fantastic. The pizza is well baked and has a perfectly crispy crust. It's a good cooking stone, but pay attention to the weight when ordering.
"...We use it so often because it does an excellent job baking bread, pizzas, etc...." Read more
"...this, and it allowed me to get it extra hot, which led to a perfectly crispy crust! Hooray!..." Read more
"Because of its weight, it retains heat. This makes for a perfect crust!East to clean! Heats up fast!Just remember, it's heavy!" Read more
"...Otherwise, a good stone for pizza. I never remove it from the oven as it’s very heavy and then where do I put it?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pizza stone. They mention that it works well in the oven, as a heat sink on the bottom of a convection oven, and on a gas grill. It works well for pizzas and breads, and it brings homemade crust to a new level. It continues to perform year after year, despite rough handling.
"...This product works really well. Seems nonstick in comparison...." Read more
"...can place two bread dough loaves directly on the stone and the results are fantastic...." Read more
"...I thought that texture-wise, the naan was so much better than when I used to bake it on aluminum foil...." Read more
"Works well as a heat sink on the bottom of my convection oven...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the pizza stone. They say it's well-constructed, solid, and durable. Some say that they've had no issues with cracking or breaking, and that it feels very solid. Overall, most are satisfied with the durability and quality of the product.
"...In all that time, it has never cracked. It is the right shape for an oven, and almost any pizza will fit on it just fine...." Read more
"I have had this before and it was good quality. I purchased one for my outdoor kitchen oven." Read more
"...and have some concerns regarding authenticity also some parts of it are chipped...." Read more
"...Pros:Heavy, dutyHigh-qualityConsistent heatingMakes a perfect crust-not too chewy/not too crispCons:..." Read more
Customers like the size of the pizza stone. They say it's a good size for most bread and pizza, with an ample width and depth that make it easy to coax a pizza off the stone. Some say it fits in their oven and their grill, and has plenty of room. That said, some say the extra space is important for rolls and multiple small loaves.
"...Seriously. This extra space is important for rolls, multiple small loaves, sicilian style pizza, and the like...." Read more
"...It gives a little extra room to work, and fits nicely on my oven rack...." Read more
"...It fit perfectly in my oven, even though it is convection and therefore is a bit shallower than a standard oven to allow space for the fan in the..." Read more
"I love the size of this, perfect for fresh homemade pizza." Read more
Customers like the heat retention of the stone. They say it retains heat quite well, helps maintain the temperature when baking, and keeps the whole oven heated evenly. The material can be heated to 1000 degrees F and held steady nicely. It adds a little thermal mass which helps reduce the highs and lows allowing the temperatures to stay steady. The thicker the stone is, the better it retain the heat.
"...None of my prior stones ever had this, and it allowed me to get it extra hot, which led to a perfectly crispy crust! Hooray!..." Read more
"Because of its weight, it retains heat. This makes for a perfect crust!East to clean! Heats up fast!Just remember, it's heavy!" Read more
"...Easier to leave in and it helps the oven hold heat much longer. It’s good to bake pies on top in case they bubble over...." Read more
"...It is thick, but is engineered to withstand the kind of thermal stresses I've been subjecting it to for years without cracking...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the kitchen stone. Some mention it's heavy and solid, while others say it'll be too heavy to handle. It's thick enough to be sturdy and retain serious heat, without being too heavy. However, some customers say the size does make it heavy.
"...East to clean! Heats up fast!Just remember, it's heavy!" Read more
"...Between that and the thickness, it does make it slightly heavier than other stones, a compromise I welcome given the advantages...." Read more
"...This stone was substantially thicker and heavier than the other stone and hasn't cracked yet even though I use it several times a week for pizza...." Read more
"...Pros:Heavy, dutyHigh-qualityConsistent heatingMakes a perfect crust-not too chewy/not too crispCons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pizza stone. Some mention that it's a good purchase and a value for the cost, while others say that it was a waste of money.
"...Sure, it is more expensive than a tile, but the cost is still low, and it really lasts. Makes great pizza, too!..." Read more
"...This stone is not cheap. Possibly slightly overpriced. You can certainly go to your favorite home improvement store (HomeDepot, Lowe's, etc.)..." Read more
"...all varieties of homemade pizza that is so crisp, delicious and inexpensive that I haven't bought pizza out since making my own...." Read more
"...I still think this is one of the best kitchen investments I have ever made...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention it cleans up easily with just a rinse of water, while others say that it gets dirty quickly and stains quickly.
"...and soaps will only shorten its life span and the stone will end up soaking chemicals you certainly do not want to serve...." Read more
"...This makes for a perfect crust!East to clean! Heats up fast!Just remember, it's heavy!" Read more
"...nt have parchment paper on hand when i first used it and the mess was tough to clean up because this stone must not be pre-oiled as a seasoning...." Read more
"...Cleanup comments: cleanup can be a chore, crud will burn on and not as easy to get off with plastic scouring pad as the instructions seem to imply...." Read more
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Still serving our needs after 10 years of use/abuse. Looks totally black now which only adds to it's character and attests to it's reliability, I read several comments regarding initial odors, etc., I don't know if the supplier has changed and I received a different make. All I can tell you is the one I received has served us well. I am attached a picture of the way it looks today.
We've had this for several years and it gets used/abused no less than 3 to 4 times weekly. We use it so often because it does an excellent job baking bread, pizzas, etc. The trick is making sure it is preheated to the desired temperature first (Typically 425 to 500 degree F). You will be amazed at how quickly things bake after that. Whether you are baking a couple of pizzas or dozens of pita bread loafs, it becomes a production machine and you need to keep your eye on it. At these temperatures you definitely need a good tool (peel or similar) to accompany the stone, depending on the typical things you anticipate to bake on it.
Unlike the round stones, the rectangular shape affords you more versatility when baking items other than round pizzas. You can experiment with the placement of the stone (which rack/level) depending on what it is you are baking. Start with the middle rack and utilize the Broil function when you want to force or expedite browning.
True Dimensions (L, W, H), Weight, and Bottom Side Description:
- Length: slightly longer than 16" inches by a 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch
- Width: slightly longer than 14" inches by a 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch
- Height: 5/8" of an inch (not including the height of the 8 risers underneath - more on that below)
- Weight: 11 to 12 pounds
Although it may be insignificant to some, I'm being very specific about the dimensions because these were pluses for me. You have some wiggle room when placing a 14" pizza without exposing one of the sides. If you like placing four 7" inch flat breads at a time, you have enough room to do it without overlap or exposure. As for the height, 5/8" of an inch thickness retains a lot more heat than 3/8" or 1/2" inch, not to mention it makes the entire stone less fragile.
The bottom of the stone is not flat. It has 8 protruding risers/legs underneath. Four are L-shaped around the corners and four are equally distanced from the center. This makes it easy to place on the rack and pick up when you are done. Between that and the thickness, it does make it slightly heavier than other stones, a compromise I welcome given the advantages.
Admire the looks of this stone when you first receive it because it will never ever look that good again! If you have obsessive compulsive tendencies and like to maintain all your kitchen tools the same way they looked when you first bought them, this stone is not for you. Yes, you can add a piece of parchment paper if you like (but not foil for goodness sake), but you will discover, spills and black spots are unavoidable and add character to the stone. Eventually, they do cover the entire surface if you use it enough. I just give it a good scraping now and then and back in the oven it goes. Attempting to use abrasives and soaps will only shorten its life span and the stone will end up soaking chemicals you certainly do not want to serve.
This stone is not cheap. Possibly slightly overpriced. You can certainly go to your favorite home improvement store (HomeDepot, Lowe's, etc.) and get a cheap alternative (<$1) as one of the reviewers suggested, or consider some of the other offerings on Amazon. I've tried most of them. I'm a strong believer in "you get what you pay for". Considering the number of years we've enjoyed it, and continue to, it was worth the investment. It makes for a unique gift for cooks that like baking breads and pizzas. I've given these as gifts four times thus far and every single recipient has enjoyed it just the same. Our four kids have lots of fun with it, because we no longer waste half an hour mediating pizza ingredients, too much sauce, not enough cheese, on and on with "have-it-your-own-way" branding! They all make their own individual 7" inch pizzas and can pile whatever they want on it! We can bake four of them at a time. A great hit at birthday parties, I must add!
My only wish about this product is a bigger version. Ideally a 21" by 16". This would allow the baking of a 16" pizza and/or 6 loafs of 7" pitas (like Kontos pocketless pitas) at a time, instead of just four.
This is my first review ever on Amazon. Benefited so much from other faithful reviewers. It's about time I contribute and make a habit of it because I buy so many things on Amazon. Did my best to share what I appreciated the most in other reviews when making a comparative buying decision. Please let me know if I missed something that would have been of value to include in the review.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013
Still serving our needs after 10 years of use/abuse. Looks totally black now which only adds to it's character and attests to it's reliability, I read several comments regarding initial odors, etc., I don't know if the supplier has changed and I received a different make. All I can tell you is the one I received has served us well. I am attached a picture of the way it looks today.
We've had this for several years and it gets used/abused no less than 3 to 4 times weekly. We use it so often because it does an excellent job baking bread, pizzas, etc. The trick is making sure it is preheated to the desired temperature first (Typically 425 to 500 degree F). You will be amazed at how quickly things bake after that. Whether you are baking a couple of pizzas or dozens of pita bread loafs, it becomes a production machine and you need to keep your eye on it. At these temperatures you definitely need a good tool (peel or similar) to accompany the stone, depending on the typical things you anticipate to bake on it.
Unlike the round stones, the rectangular shape affords you more versatility when baking items other than round pizzas. You can experiment with the placement of the stone (which rack/level) depending on what it is you are baking. Start with the middle rack and utilize the Broil function when you want to force or expedite browning.
True Dimensions (L, W, H), Weight, and Bottom Side Description:
- Length: slightly longer than 16" inches by a 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch
- Width: slightly longer than 14" inches by a 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch
- Height: 5/8" of an inch (not including the height of the 8 risers underneath - more on that below)
- Weight: 11 to 12 pounds
Although it may be insignificant to some, I'm being very specific about the dimensions because these were pluses for me. You have some wiggle room when placing a 14" pizza without exposing one of the sides. If you like placing four 7" inch flat breads at a time, you have enough room to do it without overlap or exposure. As for the height, 5/8" of an inch thickness retains a lot more heat than 3/8" or 1/2" inch, not to mention it makes the entire stone less fragile.
The bottom of the stone is not flat. It has 8 protruding risers/legs underneath. Four are L-shaped around the corners and four are equally distanced from the center. This makes it easy to place on the rack and pick up when you are done. Between that and the thickness, it does make it slightly heavier than other stones, a compromise I welcome given the advantages.
Admire the looks of this stone when you first receive it because it will never ever look that good again! If you have obsessive compulsive tendencies and like to maintain all your kitchen tools the same way they looked when you first bought them, this stone is not for you. Yes, you can add a piece of parchment paper if you like (but not foil for goodness sake), but you will discover, spills and black spots are unavoidable and add character to the stone. Eventually, they do cover the entire surface if you use it enough. I just give it a good scraping now and then and back in the oven it goes. Attempting to use abrasives and soaps will only shorten its life span and the stone will end up soaking chemicals you certainly do not want to serve.
This stone is not cheap. Possibly slightly overpriced. You can certainly go to your favorite home improvement store (HomeDepot, Lowe's, etc.) and get a cheap alternative (<$1) as one of the reviewers suggested, or consider some of the other offerings on Amazon. I've tried most of them. I'm a strong believer in "you get what you pay for". Considering the number of years we've enjoyed it, and continue to, it was worth the investment. It makes for a unique gift for cooks that like baking breads and pizzas. I've given these as gifts four times thus far and every single recipient has enjoyed it just the same. Our four kids have lots of fun with it, because we no longer waste half an hour mediating pizza ingredients, too much sauce, not enough cheese, on and on with "have-it-your-own-way" branding! They all make their own individual 7" inch pizzas and can pile whatever they want on it! We can bake four of them at a time. A great hit at birthday parties, I must add!
My only wish about this product is a bigger version. Ideally a 21" by 16". This would allow the baking of a 16" pizza and/or 6 loafs of 7" pitas (like Kontos pocketless pitas) at a time, instead of just four.
This is my first review ever on Amazon. Benefited so much from other faithful reviewers. It's about time I contribute and make a habit of it because I buy so many things on Amazon. Did my best to share what I appreciated the most in other reviews when making a comparative buying decision. Please let me know if I missed something that would have been of value to include in the review.
Full disclosure: I worked for years at an East Coast mom 'n pop pizzeria and I know good pizza. I have my own dough recipe. I also have made bread for decades, and a good stone can make *all* of the difference.
Surface: seems crazy, but I had a stone before that stuff just stuck to. No matter how much cornmeal or flour, it was like superglue. In my stone in my kamado style grill, it is split in two--again which can cause sticking or complexity. This product works really well. Seems nonstick in comparison.
Surprises: there are little "feet" on the bottom (see photo) and I placed this right in the bottom of my gas oven. None of my prior stones ever had this, and it allowed me to get it extra hot, which led to a perfectly crispy crust! Hooray!
Thickness: the stone is a bit thicker than most others on the market, and some that I have owned. Again, this is a good thing, as that mass helps translate into a crispy crust. It is all about the crust.
Shape: I now greatly prefer the square to the round shape. It is so much nicer to have a more full cooking surface available to use. You loose square inches in the round shaped ones. Seriously. This extra space is important for rolls, multiple small loaves, sicilian style pizza, and the like. Even things that go on still in a *rectangular pan* that you may wish to get high heat from below, perhaps focaccia as an example.
Value: This stone was *amazingly* priced at Amazon in comparison to the bricks and mortar options that I looked at. I'm glad I got it here. (Note: unbiased and uncompensated).
Potential cons: it is heavier than most of the stones I have owned. I point it out as it may be an issue for some, depending upon abilities. Again, however, you truly want this mass for heat dissipation for your crust.
Unboxing: it came packed extremely well by the manufacturer, with custom plastic foam (not styrofoam) and heavyweight cardboard. It is clear that a lot of thought went into this to ensure that it will arrive in one piece. That is appreciated. The cardboard went right into recycling. A suggestion for the manufacturer: I wish that plastic foam had markings or a symbol on it so it could have gone into our commingled bin instead of the trash.
Happy baking!
Full disclosure: I worked for years at an East Coast mom 'n pop pizzeria and I know good pizza. I have my own dough recipe. I also have made bread for decades, and a good stone can make *all* of the difference.
Surface: seems crazy, but I had a stone before that stuff just stuck to. No matter how much cornmeal or flour, it was like superglue. In my stone in my kamado style grill, it is split in two--again which can cause sticking or complexity. This product works really well. Seems nonstick in comparison.
Surprises: there are little "feet" on the bottom (see photo) and I placed this right in the bottom of my gas oven. None of my prior stones ever had this, and it allowed me to get it extra hot, which led to a perfectly crispy crust! Hooray!
Thickness: the stone is a bit thicker than most others on the market, and some that I have owned. Again, this is a good thing, as that mass helps translate into a crispy crust. It is all about the crust.
Shape: I now greatly prefer the square to the round shape. It is so much nicer to have a more full cooking surface available to use. You loose square inches in the round shaped ones. Seriously. This extra space is important for rolls, multiple small loaves, sicilian style pizza, and the like. Even things that go on still in a *rectangular pan* that you may wish to get high heat from below, perhaps focaccia as an example.
Value: This stone was *amazingly* priced at Amazon in comparison to the bricks and mortar options that I looked at. I'm glad I got it here. (Note: unbiased and uncompensated).
Potential cons: it is heavier than most of the stones I have owned. I point it out as it may be an issue for some, depending upon abilities. Again, however, you truly want this mass for heat dissipation for your crust.
Unboxing: it came packed extremely well by the manufacturer, with custom plastic foam (not styrofoam) and heavyweight cardboard. It is clear that a lot of thought went into this to ensure that it will arrive in one piece. That is appreciated. The cardboard went right into recycling. A suggestion for the manufacturer: I wish that plastic foam had markings or a symbol on it so it could have gone into our commingled bin instead of the trash.
Happy baking!
East to clean! Heats up fast!
Just remember, it's heavy!