Clean your pizza stone correctly to double-check it doesn’t crack.
Learning how to clean a pizza stone correctly can help it last a long time and prevent incidental damage.
Give it a deeper clean anytime there is extensive buildup or staining that you want to remove.
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Drying a wet stone in a hot oven could cause it to crack.
Then, scrub the surface with a pizza stone brush.
Avoid using soap orcleaning chemicalson ceramic pizza stones.
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Step 2: Scrape Off Stuck-On Food
Remove stuck-on food with a silicone pan scraper or spatula.
Most pizza stone brushes also come with a built-in scraper you might use for this purpose.
Clear away crumbs or grease using a clean, damp cloth.
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Step 4: Dry the Stone
Air dry the stone and store it inside the oven.
And don’t worry about any discoloration.
However, you should still avoid using soap.
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There is no need to soak the stone in water before cleaning.
Do not use soap on the stone.
Step 3: Dry the Stone
Air dry the stone and store it inside a cool oven.
Wipe down with a damp dishcloth, then dry the stone immediately.
Rub the dry pan with a light coat of vegetable oil after every use.
Step 2: Re-Season the Steel as Needed
Baking steel pizza stones come pre-seasoned with oil.
“Once a good seasoning has developed, it will be much less likely to rust.”
According to Belzer-Adams, even well-seasoned steel will eventually rust when placed in a humid environment.
You don’t have to clean these stains, and many of them won’t go awaywhich is normal.
Unfortunately, it may retain a soapy taste and texture that can transfer to your pizza.
This isn’t the case with baking steel pizza stones, which usually come seasoned.
Keep it on the middle rack, which allows it to cool down slowly after use.
That way, it’s ready to go the next time you want to make adelicious pizza.
