How to Cure an Oven Stone

Overcome some of the problems of baking in an oven with natural hot spots by using an oven stone. Oven stones, also called pizza stones or baking stones, help to regulate the temperature of the oven, reducing hot spots and promoting more even cooking. Oven stones are the secret to baking breads and pizzas with a crunchy exterior and soft interior. Before using an oven stone, cure it to keep it from becoming damaged during use.

Things You'll Need

• Nylon scrubber

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Scrub the surface of the oven stone with a nylon scrubber under warm running water.

   • 2

     Place the stone in the bottom rack or on the floor of a cold oven.

   • 3

     Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake the oven stone for 30 minutes to cure it.

   • 4

     Leave the stone in the oven until you bake next.