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product_id: 340543152
title: "Baking Steel - The Original Ultra Conductive Pizza Stone (14\"x16\"x1/4\")"
brand: "baking steel"
price: "R9732"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Baking Steel"
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# 20x faster heat conduction Unbreakable steel durability Proudly made in the USA Baking Steel - The Original Ultra Conductive Pizza Stone (14"x16"x1/4")

**Brand:** baking steel
**Price:** R9732
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍕 Bake Like a Pro, Faster Than Ever!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Baking Steel - The Original Ultra Conductive Pizza Stone (14"x16"x1/4") by baking steel
- **How much does it cost?** R9732 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/340543152-baking-steel-the-original-ultra-conductive-pizza-stone-14x16x1-4)

## Best For

- baking steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted baking steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Endorsed by the Best:** Featured in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, NY Times, and WSJ—join the elite home chefs who swear by it.
- • **Lightning-Fast Baking:** Cooks pizza 20 times faster than traditional stones for unbeatable efficiency.
- • **Unbreakable Steel Power:** Engineered from ultra-conductive steel that won’t crack or chip—built to last a lifetime.
- • **Versatile Culinary Tool:** Use as a stove plate, induction plate, or even a cold plate after freezing for year-round kitchen innovation.
- • **Ready to Use Out of the Box:** Pre-seasoned surface means you can start crafting perfect pizzas immediately—no extra prep needed.

## Overview

The Baking Steel Original (14"x16"x1/4") is a premium, ultra-conductive steel pizza stone that bakes pizzas 20 times faster than traditional stones. Weighing 7.26 kg and made in the USA, it offers unmatched durability and versatility, functioning as a stove, induction, or cold plate. Pre-seasoned for immediate use and celebrated by top culinary publications, it’s the ultimate upgrade for serious home chefs seeking perfect, crispy pizzas every time.

## Description

International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

Review: Did a lot of research on steels before I decided to go with this brand and particular size. Considered buying the 3/8in but eventually settled in on the 1/4in thickness due to practicality, handling, cleaning etc (the 1/2in was ruled out for these reasons - overkill for limited home use and killer weight!). Also eventually bought the Original Steel brand and no regrets! Slightly more expensive than other brands but the product quality, finish and output is fabulous! Also comes seasoned so you can start using from get go straight from the pack. Got delivered quite nicely packaged via desertcart too! Will take a few baking sessions to get used to the product and this way of making pizzas but once you figure it out there's no turning back ever from using pizza steels at home...worth the investment (life long investment if maintained right!). Highly recommend
Review: Makes the best home pizza we've ever had! Crispy, thin crust, perfect amount of char, pizza cooks fast and hot (exactly what you want). It's a heavy chunk of metal, so you might want to just keep it on the lower rack of the oven, unless you need the workout!

## Features

- Pizza stone made of extremely conductive steel.
- Unbreakable: bakes 20 times faster than a pizza stone or brick.
- As seen in "Food and Wine", "Bon Appetite", "New York Times", and "Wall Street Journal".
- Ideal as a stove plate, induction plate and even as a cold plate after freezing.
- 35.6 x 40.6 x 0.6 cm, 7.26 kg. Made in the USA.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00N205G22 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #131,167 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #75 in Pizza Stones |
| Color | Bronze |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (432) |
| Date First Available | 24 January 2015 |
| Item Weight | 6.8 Kilograms |
| Item weight | 15 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Baking Steel |
| Model Number | 3424321 |
| Product dimensions | 40.6L x 35.6W x 0.6Th centimeters |
| Size | Original |
| UPC | 748252006691 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Baking Steel
- **Colour:** Bronze
- **Material:** Steel
- **Product care instructions:** Hand Wash
- **Shape:** Round

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where is the baking steel made**
A: Stoughton Steel in Hanover, MA.

**Q: It says in product description this can be used as a stove top griddle; Does that mean A glass top stove?**
A: I would say no, but this is my opinion having owned a glass top stove, conventional electric range and gas ranges.  I have no supporting data.   Here's why I think you wouldn't want it for a glass top: 1) weight -- if it inadvertently drops on the glass top you're probably looking at significant damage to the range top; 2) residual heat -- this steel will absorb more heat than a conventional stovetop griddle and it will stay hotter longer, that may negatively impact the internals of your glass top range; 3 handling -- flat steel on a flat surface at 400+degrees is difficult to maneuver.  I wouldn't risk it on the range top, only in the oven.

**Q: Have used a stone for many years w/o any sticking issues. Anyone out there experienced w/stone and steel with comparison comment re: sticking?**
A: When a dough sticks it typically has nothing to do with the stone or the steel.; it's because of 4 possible reasons:  1) The dough is too wet. When you notice it is sticking to the peel as you try to transfer it, you know more flour/less water was required in the recipe.  Even adding more four or corn meal to the peel is not going to always fix that. You might get it off the peel onto the stone but it still breaks open  when it starts to bake. Also, while cornmeal is great at sliding off dough, it does burn on the steel , creating a slightly burnt taste to the crust so you don't want an excess amount just because you cant get it off the peel. Sometimes you will notice a bit of dough left on the peel when you transfer it if it's too wet.  A wet dough is also hard to stretch into a circle. The dough should be sticky but pull away from the bowl without  leaving some dough stuck to the sides or bottom of the bow.
  2) The  dough is too thin in the middle because the dough was stretched too far in the center. . The dough with break in the middle when baking and toppings will glue themselves to the stone or steel. 
3) the steel or stone was not clean and when you slid it off the peel the dough caught on the debris and tore a bit.
 4) Too many toppings or too much of them, including  sauce.  It's not such a problem with thick crusts but you need a light hand with thin ones. Too much weight in toppings will cause the dough to tear at it's thinnest point as it starts to rise in the oven or when you slide your peel under it to turn or remove it. 

A steel is smoother than a stone and it should stick even less , all things being equal.  Still, the manufacturer does say to keep it seasoned with a drop of avocado oil. When the pizza does stick and burn on the steel, it's easier to clean off than a stone, other than the weight when handling it in your sink.  Hope this is helpful.

**Q: Can this be used on a cooktop with pots to distribute heat more evenly**
A: Mel, yes this works great as a heat source for pots. Works great on induction too!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***Z on 28 October 2024*

Did a lot of research on steels before I decided to go with this brand and particular size. Considered buying the 3/8in but eventually settled in on the 1/4in thickness due to practicality, handling, cleaning etc (the 1/2in was ruled out for these reasons - overkill for limited home use and killer weight!). Also eventually bought the Original Steel brand and no regrets! Slightly more expensive than other brands but the product quality, finish and output is fabulous! Also comes seasoned so you can start using from get go straight from the pack. Got delivered quite nicely packaged via Amazon too! Will take a few baking sessions to get used to the product and this way of making pizzas but once you figure it out there's no turning back ever from using pizza steels at home...worth the investment (life long investment if maintained right!). Highly recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***L on 13 October 2017*

Makes the best home pizza we've ever had! Crispy, thin crust, perfect amount of char, pizza cooks fast and hot (exactly what you want). It's a heavy chunk of metal, so you might want to just keep it on the lower rack of the oven, unless you need the workout!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***H on 21 September 2025*

After having the best pizza I’ve ever eaten from Ken’s Artisan Pizza, I bought Ken Forkish’s book ‘The Elements of Pizza’ this is where I first learned that this thing called a pizza steel exists. I also found the book ‘Baking with Steel’ by Andris Lagsdin, the maker of this Baking Steel product. Wow, LIFE CHANGING for at home pizzas!!! Do yourself a favor and buy Ken’s book for some of the best dough recipes, get Andris’s book for a ton more ideas to use the baking steel, then definitely get this pizza steel. This thing is literally a heavy hunk of metal that cooks your pizza to perfection in just a standard home oven. Pizzas using this steel come out just as good as if you had a 900 degree fire oven. Pizza stones do not compare, if you are choosing between the two, get the pizza steel. After cooking 3 pizzas one after the other, you can see the burnt flour on my steel, I literally just wiped off the flour to clean it up, simple. I just store the pizza steel in one of my double ovens that I never really use, it would be a little challenging to store elsewhere due to the weight/size. Highly recommend this if you like a good quality pizza.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*