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What is the size of the Big Green Egg pizza peel?

Jeremy Anderson

What is the size of the Big Green Egg pizza peel?

12″ x 12″ square
Peel: 12″ x 12″ square.

What material should a pizza peel be?

A good aluminum peel is better than a wooden pizza peel since it ensures a faster pace during work and thus a higher productivity. Perforated pizza peels allow extra flour to be removed so that ovens stay clean, no smoke is given off and no bitter crust forms under pizzas.

Is an aluminum or wooden pizza peel better?

Metal peels are more durable than wood, requiring very little maintenance other than hand-washing. Aluminum is also lightweight, so these peels are easier to maneuver than wood or composite peels. However, pizza crust can stick to the metal, making it difficult to slide the uncooked pizza off the peel.

What temperature do you cook pizza on the green EGG?

500 degrees Fahrenheit (stone temperature) for a standard pizza. We’re not making thin crust Neapolitan style pizzas where 600 – 700 degrees is a better target. We find at 500 degrees F the stone is the right temperature to crisp up the dough, cook the pizza through and not burn it.

Should I oil a 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.

What is the best wood pizza peel?

Review of 7 Best Wooden Pizza Peels

  • Pizza Royale Premium Natural Bamboo Pizza Peel.
  • 7 Degrees West Wooden Pizza Paddle.
  • Epicurean Pizza Peel.
  • New Star Foodservice 50295 Restaurant Grade Wooden Pizza Peel.
  • Ironwood Gourmet Napoli Pizza Peel.
  • Deslon Wooden Pizza Peel.
  • Premium Acacia Wood Pizza Peel.

Is a pizza turning peel necessary?

If you’re using a wood-fired pizza oven or a traditional brick oven, then you should definitely be using a turning peel. These traditional types of ovens require you to turn the pizza 180-degrees halfway through the cooking process, and a turning peel is the best way to make that happen.