How to Clean a Pizza Steel After Use

How to Clean a Pizza Steel After Use

Pizza steel is an essential tool for anyone serious about making great pizza at home. But as any seasoned pizza maker knows, proper cleaning and maintenance are crucial to keeping your pizza steel in top condition. In this post, we'll walk you through the best practices for cleaning your Baking Steel after each use.

After you've pulled your pizza from the oven, let your Baking Steel cool down completely before attempting to clean it. This will prevent burns and ensure that you don't damage your steel by trying to move it while it's still hot.

Once your pizza steel has cooled, use a dough scraper or a wooden spoon to scrape off any excess dough and residue from the surface of the steel. This will make cleaning easier and prevent buildup over time.

After you've scraped off the excess dough, wipe down the surface of your Baking Steel with a damp cloth to remove any remaining debris. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies, especially around the edges where dough tends to stick.

For more stubborn residue or burnt-on bits, we recommend using our Pumice Cleaning Brick. Simply dampen the pumice brick with water and gently scrub the surface of your Baking Steel in a circular motion. The natural volcanic pumice is gentle enough not to scratch your steel but tough enough to remove even the most stubborn residue.

After you've cleaned your Baking Steel, make sure to dry it thoroughly before storing it away. Water left on the surface of your pizza steel can cause rusting over time, so be sure to give it a good wipe down with a clean, dry towel.

When you're ready to store your Baking Steel, make sure it's stored safely and securely. We recommend using one of our Cherry Wood Pizza Peels to lift your pizza steel in and out of the oven, as this will prevent any accidents or drops that could damage your steel over time.

To keep your Baking Steel in top condition, it's essential to clean and maintain it regularly. We recommend cleaning your pizza steel after each use, but if you can't manage that, aim for at least once a week. Regular maintenance will ensure that your pizza steel stays in great shape for years to come.