The Bastard Pizza Stone is the perfect addition to turn any barbecue or even a conventional oven into a real stone oven. Made of cordierite ceramic, it ensures exceptionally even and crispy baking for a variety of doughs and recipes. In addition, its resistance to extreme temperatures and its ability to absorb moisture make it an essential tool for pizza and homemade bread lovers. With different diameters available, this stone is versatile, robust and ready to take your culinary creations to the next level.
Durability and Long Lifetime
Cordierite is a unique ceramic material that not only resists extreme heat, but also distributes it evenly across the entire surface of the stone. This property allows the dough to receive the heat evenly, ensuring complete cooking from the base to the centre, ideal for thin or thick dough pizzas. Unlike other materials, cordierite does not warp or crack easily under high temperatures, which means you can use it in charcoal grills, gas grills, wood-fired ovens and conventional ovens without worrying about its durability. What’s more, this resistance translates into a long-lasting investment, accompanying you in many preparations.
Variety of Sizes for a Perfect Fit for Different Grills
The Bastard Pizza Stone is available in five different diameters, each specifically designed to fit various models in The Bastard range of ceramic grills.
- 21 cm: Ideal for the Bastard Small ceramic grill, this compact size offers ideal results for those who want to prepare pizzas in small quantities, making the most of the limited space without compromising on quality.
- 26 cm: Suitable for the Bastard Compact, it allows you to make medium-sized pizzas, perfect for enjoying as a couple or with friends on a moderately sized grill.
- 36 cm: This size fits the Bastard Medium grill and offers a generous surface area, allowing you to make family sized pizzas.
- 38 cm: Created for the Bastard Large grill, it allows for large pizzas, ideal for sharing at gatherings.
- 49 cm: Perfect for the Bastard XL, it provides a large surface area, ideal for large pizzas or for multiple baking in a single batch.
Moisture Absorption for Unbeatable Texture and Flavour
One of the secrets of an authentic pizza is in the texture of the dough, and The Bastard cordierite stone has the advantage of absorbing excess moisture from the dough during baking. This ensures that the base remains crisp and golden, while the top remains soft and fluffy. Unlike metal pans, this stone allows the dough to “breathe”, eliminating the possibility of a mushy texture. This benefit is especially useful for homemade pizzas that tend to have higher humidity and for other products such as artisan breads, which require a balance between moisture and crispiness.
Placement and Flexibility in the Baking Process
The Bastard pizza stone allows total control over cooking depending on how it is used on the grill. For fast cooking, you can place it directly on the coals, allowing direct heat to quickly reach the dough and toppings. For slower, more balanced cooking, the deflector stone is the ideal choice: it is placed under the pizza stone, acting as a barrier that reduces the intensity of the direct heat and allows thicker dough recipes to be baked without the risk of burning. This method is also excellent for pies or breads that need a longer baking time.
Perfect for Pizzas, Bread and Artisan Baking
The versatility of this stone goes beyond pizzas, as it is also ideal for flambéed pies, crispbreads and other baked goods that tend to need a well-baked base. You can bring the taste of artisan baking into your home, baking all kinds of doughs that require a professional finish. You can even experiment with sweet doughs and other complex recipes that benefit from even and precise baking, without worrying about the bases burning quickly.
