Baking Steel Pro

I've been very happy so far! The steel has been easy to use and has delivered the bottom crust I wanted. Additionally, there wasn't really any learning curve for me. I didn't need to make any real adjustments to compensate for a potentially overdone bottom crust. No need to turn down the oven temp, or use the broiler, increase dough hydration, decrease fermentation, or chill toppings. Just launch the pie as usual at 550F with the steel pre-heated for 75 mins on the second to top rack. Bake for 7-9 minutes and for me that was it. I can't compare it to a 1/4'' steel as I don't have one, but the 3/8'' has done a great job on pie number 2 (I haven't had a 3 pie night yet). It is something like 27 pounds so I'm glad I hit the gym when I need to wash it.

I absolutely love my new baking steel!! I had pizza dough ready for the day my baking steel arrived. We all noticed the upgrade in the pizza crust, top notch. It’s the best pizza that’s come out of our home oven! Thank you!!

The steel has been very consistent. This past weekend I made multiple pizzas and the steel seemed to retain its heat very well.