Cheap Alternative to a Pizza Stone?

[sdzman]

I have heard that an unglazed flooring tile can be used as a pizza stone in an oven. Has anyone ever done this? What type of flooring tile do I ask?

 

[BellyBaby]

You can get a pizza stone for a little over $10 I believe, and they often come with a metal holder that fits around it for handles. You may want to just spend the $10 for a real pizza stone. I have one and used it maybe 2 times. I never make pizza anymore, and the frozen ones go straight on the rack to make the crust crispy!

 

[barkley]

honestly-go to your local goodwill or salvation army store. both will likely have a wealth of pizza stones for a few dollars each. i've yet to go to one that did'nt have a few each (as well as allot of other used only once pricey pampered chef items).

 

[Diabolicdesire]

Last year around Xmas Macy's had a pizza making set for like 15.00. It included the stone, a paddle and I believe a cutter too. I'd def shop around for a deal than use a floor tile.

 

[Mickey2903]

I was looking at gottadeal. com and saw that one of the deals is a pizza stone.
http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthr...za-Stone-with-Rack-9.99-was-19.99-boscovs.com

 

[fakereadhed]

As long as it's unglazed there are no health concerns with Terracotta tiles. I have seen large ones for a lot less than the commercial stones. Go for it!

http://www.recipepizza.com/pizza_stone.htm

 

[sweet*things]

Cast iron is also great for pizza baking. If you have a cast iron griddle that can go in the oven, you are all set!

 

[pixiewings71]

I've never seen any PC at our Goodwill, if I did they'd be mine. lol
I'd just spring for the stone, you don't have to go with PC, there are other types of stones out there. Stones are awesome!!!!!