Readers ask: How To Use A Pizza Peel?

Is wood or metal pizza peel better?

In short, a wooden peel is generally the best option to transfer the pizza into the oven, while a metal peel is the better option for turning and getting the pizza out from the oven.

How do you get pizza off the peel?

To get the pizza off the peel, use a quick back-and-forth motion. Thrust your peel in front of you with a smooth motion, aiming for the middle-back of your stone, then quickly jerk it back. The pizza’s momentum will keep it moving forward, sliding easily off your peel and onto your stone or steel.

Should I oil my pizza peel?

Should you oil a pizza peel? No you don’t need to. A pizza peel should be grease and moisture free to allow the pizza to slide off easily. You should not put any seasoning coating because the wood is porous and absorbs moisture to stop the dough sticking.

How do you prepare a wooden pizza peel?

Just follow these easy steps:

1. Pour mineral oil on your board and lightly spread it in with a dry cloth. Be generous enough so that the entire peel is able to be covered by the oil.
2. Let the peel absorb the mineral oil, once the wood dries the peel will be ready for use.
3. Repeat this process as often as you feel necessary.

Why is my pizza sticking to the peel?

If your dough is a little cold or sticky for some reason, it may stick to the peel at the oven’s entrance. You may want to sprinkle some cornmeal on the peel instead. Any of thesematerials make for an effective peel dust. My personal favorite is a blend of equal parts cornmeal, semolina flour and regular pizza flour.

What is a good pizza peel?

Here are the best pizza peels

• Best pizza peel overall: New Star Foodservice 50295 Restaurant-Grade Wooden Pizza Peel.
• Best innovative pizza peel: EXO Non-Stick Super Peel Pro Composite.
• Best metal pizza peel: American Metalcraft 3016 Extra Large Blade Pizza Peel, 30 Inch.

What is the best wood for a pizza peel?

Review the following selections for some of the top options on the market.

• BEST OVERALL: Heritage Acacia Wood Pizza Peel.
• BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: New Star Foodservice Restaurant-Grade Wooden.
• BEST WOODEN/BAMBOO: Pizza Royale Ethically Sourced Premium Natural Bamboo.
• BEST METAL: Chef Pomodoro Aluminum Metal Pizza Peel.

What is the best pizza peel to use?

The 5 Best Wood Pizza Peels

Rank	Product	Key Features
1.	Pizza Royale Natural Bamboo Pizza Peel	Large, easy-grip
2.	New Star Foodservice Wooden Pizza Peel	Restaurant-grade
3.	G.A. Home Favor Natural Wood Pizza Peel	Double set
4.	Chef Pomodoro Bamboo Pizza Peel	Foldable handle

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What can I use instead of a pizza peel?

7 Kitchen Items To Use As A Pizza Peel Substitute

• Use a rimless cookie sheet.
• Use a rimmed baking sheet flipped upside down.
• Use parchment paper to build and transfer the pizza.
• Use a stiff piece of cardboard as a pizza peel.
• Use a cutting board as a pizza peel.
• Use a serving platter as a pizza peel.
• Cook the pizza in a frying pan.

Do you make pizza on the peel?

For turning and moving the pizzas in the oven, use a small, round peel. It can be as small as 8″, which makes it easy to rotate the pizza to cook evenly facing the fire. The small round size also works well for removing your pizza, as the cooked pizza comes out flat and doesn’t sag over the edge.

What kind of oil do you use on a pizza peel?

Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the face of your pizza peel before its first use. This will seal and protect the wood, which makes your pizza peel last longer. Allow the oil to sit until it’s fully soaked into the wood. Do not use olive or vegetable oil, which can become rancid.

How do you keep pizza from sticking to pizza stone?

If you want to prevent your dough from sticking, then your two best friends are flour and cornmeal. These will help form a barrier between the pizza stone and your crust, which will prevent it from sticking! If you’re really having issues, you can always cheat and use parchment paper!

What wood is a pizza peel made from?

Mahogany, Maple, Cherry are all great woods for making a peel. Maple is the hardest smoothest wood but Mahogany has the deeper color which looks nice.