Description
xOverview
The Bread Steel Original from Brod & Taylor brings professional‑style heat into a home oven. With a thin, dense carbon steel surface, it absorbs and distributes heat evenly to help you achieve a crisp crust and a chewy interior. This steel sheet is designed to respond quickly to your oven, delivering steady performance across back‑to‑back bakes and weekend pizza nights.
At 14 by 14 inches, it offers a practical baking footprint for most standard home ovens. The Original version is lightweight and straightforward to use, making it a convenient upgrade for cooks who value speed, control, and versatility without adding heavy gear to the kitchen. Pre‑seasoned with flax oil, it’s ready to use out of the box and designed to hold its temper through many bakes.
Key benefits
- Fast preheat with excellent heat retention for multiple bakes in a row.
- Lightweight, easy to handle at roughly 5.6 lb, easier to slide in and out than heavier stones.
- Durable carbon steel stands up to gas or electric ovens with consistent results.
- Versatile surface suitable for bread, pizza, flatbreads, and other baked goods.
What you can bake
- Sourdough and other artisan loaves with a crackling crust.
- Pizza with a crisp bottom and chewy edge inside your home oven.
- Flatbreads, focaccia, and demi‑baguettes for a professional texture.
- Rye, whole‑grain, and mixed doughs that benefit from steady heat.
- Unexpected bake nights, from weeknight loaves to weekend pizza parties.
How to use and care
Place the Bread Steel Original on a rack in your oven and preheat to your recipe’s target temperature. Slide your dough directly onto the hot surface to start the bake, then return it to the rack for cooling. When finished, allow the steel to cool before cleaning with warm water and a non‑abrasive sponge. The pre‑seasoned finish helps prevent sticking and ships ready to use.
Care and maintenance
- Season lightly after cleaning to maintain the surface’s non‑stick properties.
- Store alongside baking sheets for quick access during busy baking sessions.
- Clean with warm water and a soft sponge; avoid harsh detergents that could strip the seasoning.
Whether you’re chasing a bakery‑style crust or simply seeking faster bake times, the Bread Steel Original offers a practical, reusable upgrade to home ovens. Use it as a versatile base for your favorite recipes, and enjoy the possibilities that come with steady, even heat.
FAQ
Q: What kinds of baked goods can I prepare on the Bread Steel Original?
A: Sourdough, artisan loaves, pizzas, flatbreads, and other doughs with a crisp crust and chewy interior are well suited to this surface.
Q: Is the Bread Steel Original compatible with most home ovens and easy to use?
A: Yes. It fits standard ovens, is lightweight for easy handling, pre-seasoned, and designed for straightforward use with quick preheat and simple cleaning.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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