Keep a consistent temperature 400°C is usually ideal for cooking pizza, but it can vary depending on what type of pizza you're cooking. A consistent heat will cook your pizzas evenly and keep them from burning unexpectedly. Retrieving pizzas from a hot oven is simple with this peel thanks to the tapered edge of the blade. There’s nothing wrong with using metal as a serving platter, but it’s typically not as attractive as wood. Handle

Not just for pizza, you can also use this lightweight peel for launching and retrieving your home-made loaves from the oven without getting too near the heat. This can result in pizzas with very crispy bases and underdone tops. You might need to use a pizza peel to hold your pizza aloft in the oven for a while to help the top catch up with how well done the base is. Electric pizza ovens One downfall of wood is that it tends to absorb flavour and food particles. You have to carefully clean and sanitize it, being sure to not use harsh chemicals. You should also avoid abrasive scrubbers as they can damage the grain. After washing it, you must wait until it is completely dry before using it again. MetalPizza cutter A good pizza cutter is key for slicing up and serving your pizza. The larger the circular blade, the better. This prevents the pizza cutter from moving your toppings around and makes it easier to cut through extra-puffy pizza crusts. Size: You won't be building multiple pizzas on one peel, but ideally a peel can hold a standard, 12-inch pie. If you're planning on making larger pizzas or baking for a group, factor that in when choosing the best pizza peel for you. The peel size you use to handle uncooked dough should be big enough to hold the whole thing. This will prevent dough from falling off the sides and ruining your final product. Bread: We also used the peels to load and unload bread, both with and without the use of parchment paper beneath the loaf.

You’ll find that most paddles are made with either wood or some kind of metal. Each has its pros and cons. At the end of the day, it comes down to your personal preference. As you’ll see in the next two sections, it is beneficial to have both on hand. Wood One of the main advantages of a wooden pizza paddle is the aesthetic. They are very traditional and create a rustic look. This is great not only for your kitchen’s style but also for serving guests. You can leave the pizza on wooden peels and use them as elegant serving trays!

Pizza Peel - Aluminium Blade / Aluminium Handle - 7" x 7" x 23"

It adds plenty of extra flavour and can help to bring a slow-burning stability to the heat the oven, but charcoal burns so slowly that you can’t easily top up the fire with more of it when the heat dies down, so it shouldn't be used on its own. Two of the most popular metals include stainless steel and aluminium. Compared to wood, these metals are much easier to clean and sanitize. Many are dishwasher-safe, and you don’t have to let them air-dry for hours before using them again.