Best Baking Stone

OUR TOP PICK

CastElegance Thermarite Baking Stone

Here is our top pick: a round baking stone made of a unique quality called Thermarite by CastElegance. By using it, you can simply get pizzeria-level quality pizza for your homemade pizza. The results of the thermarite stones are incredible.

The best quality pizza requires a crispy crust, a little chewy on the inside and its interior shouldn’t be soggy. Many pizza makers complain that their pizzas remain super soft, but thermarite round baking stones resolve this issue as it absorbs moisture. By using this stone, you`ll get an exact brick wall of crust on your pizza. You can also make items other than pizza like cookies or use it for summer BBQs.

This baking stone is made of specially formulated cordierite that is heated over 2000°F. This stone also has a shock-resistant capability. This is by far the best baking stone in the market. It is perfectly engineered to last with better durability and strength. It is available in 2 sizes of 14” and 16”. I suggest you buy 16” because you can make one medium or one large pizza of this size. You can also make 2 small pizzas of 8” in it. 

Pros

• It is moisture absorbing and thermal shock resistant.
• It allows you to spray water on it even when it is hot. 
• Better durability and strength.
• Can be used to make items other than pizza.
• Easy to keep and clean.
• Free scraper included.

Cons

• A bit thin as compared to other baking stones.
• Its color may fade with time.

EDITORS CHOICE

Nerd Chef Steel Baking Stone

Next, we have the Nerd Chef steel stone in our list of best baking stones. What if you can bake a pizza in your oven just like your favorite restaurant makes them? Well, this could be possible with the help of this steel baking stone. 

Nerd Chef ranks among the best cookware manufacturing brands in the world. This baking stone is manufactured in the USA with premium quality steel offering the best precision cut.

If you’re looking for a baking stone that leaves pizza crust crispy and crusted then go for this stone. It won’t crack or break even after years of use. It is excellent at transferring heat: it transfers heat 20 times faster than other baking stones available in the market. This means there wouldn’t be any heating issue while using this baking stone and this amazing feature allows you to make your pizza faster than before. 

Its lifetime guarantee is a plus point. It has a low-contact surface: finished, sanded smooth, prepared with flaxseed oil. There are two figure holes in it which makes it easier to reposition or to move. One more advantage of these holes is that you can hang this pizza stone on the wall and save precious space in your kitchen cabinets. 

It weighs around 23 pounds. And although the weight of this stone is a bit heavier than other stones in the market, this factor can be overcome because you need less time to bake your food.

Pros

• Less time is required for baking.
• It has a low friction surface.
• Finger holes are easy to handle.
• High durability.
• Unbreakable (lifetime guarantee).
• Large size accommodates more food.

Cons

• Bit heavy.
• Sometimes it is difficult to handle when it is hot.

BEST VALUE

HomeFavor Cordierite Baking Stone

This amazing baking stone from HomeFavor is the best baking stone if you want the best value for your money. This pizza stone is made of cordierite stone, which means there will be no weird odor in your oven. There will be no need for any oil to clean this baking stone as you can just clean it with water. 

The rectangular size of this pizza stone allows you to make one large size pizza or two small pizzas. And the best thing about it is that it makes golden pizza crust every time. The distribution of heat is the same from all sides, which allows the pizza to bake evenly from the bottom to the top. 

And it’s not only pizza that you can bake on it. You can also use it for baking cookies, scones, and bread loaves. All the credit goes to its equal heat-spreading quality. You can also use it for a BBQ because it withstands heat up to 2000°F. 

The material of this baking stone allows you to cut the pizza on it, once the baking is done. This stone is porous, and it is moisture absorbing. It is durable for a reasonable period so you don’t have  to deal with the frustration of having your baking stone getting destroyed just after two or three months of use. Moreover, it is shock-resistant and safe to use.

Pros

• Resistant to thermal shock.
• Durable for a reasonable period.
• Can be used for products other than pizza & BBQ.
• Can be used in an oven and on a grill.
• The stone is highly-porous and moisture absorbing.
• Easy to clean.

Cons

• Colour may fade after a longer period of time.
• A bit heavy.

RUNNER UP

Honey Can Do is a renowned brand in kitchen expert items and our first runner up in the list of best baking stones. No matter if it's a party night with friends or just your love for pizza, you can make pizzeria-level pizza in a very short time. 

This versatile stone allows you to prepare meat, vegetables, and other goods, either in your oven or on the grill. You can also use it for a BBQ. It is the best baking stone for making family-size pizza or to make 2 small pizzas for your kids. 

This baking stone is made of cordierite clay which means there won’t  be any smell in your oven during the baking process. The clay provides heat distribution from the bottom and it won’t melt even at very high temperatures. It comes with a shock-resistant ability and its material is quite durable. 

This baking stone is perfectly engineered to make a rectangular-shaped pizza of medium and large sizes. This perfect stone isn’t the most expensive one but still, it offers very good  results. Some discoloration might happen over time, which is natural. But it won’t affect your baking results. 

Pros

• It has a thermal-resistant ability.
• Lightweight and easy to clean.
• Budget-friendly.
• Raised edge from the bottom for easy picking.
• Requires low maintenance.
• Specially designed heat core.

Cons

• Colour may fade over time.
• Not good for baking cookies.

RUNNER UP

FibraMent Rectangular Baking Stone

For us, the second runner-up in our list is the Fibrament rectangular baking stone. There are also round shapes of this baking stone available, but we suggest you go for a rectangular-shaped baking stone. It will take less time to prepare a pizza on it compared to a round stone.

It is made in the USA with durable, heat-resistant, and conductive material. This pizza stone is available in multiple sizes, so you can choose the one that fits your oven best. This baking stone is thicker than a stone made of clay, ceramic, or cordierite.

The material of this stone distributes heat equally to all sides. You need to follow the instructions provided with the product like preheating the oven. Don’t try to clean it with water and use a piece of cloth for cleaning purposes. If some material sticks to it, just heat it until the material burns off, and then brush off the residue.

Thanks to this stone, you will end up with crispy-crusted pizza, a plus point if you like your pizza crispy. Also, it does much more than just making a pizza. You can bake other food on it and even use it for a BBQ. To avoid the hassle, make sure to measure your oven dimensions before ordering a baking stone. Make sure to choose a baking stone that’s 2-4 inches smaller than the measurements of the inside of your oven. This way, easy movement of the stone is guaranteed.

Pros

• Available in multiple sizes.
• Can be cleaned with a cloth.
• Resistant to thermal shock.
• Can be used in a grill and oven.
• Doesn’t smell.
• High durability.

Cons

• Bit heavy.
• Bit difficult to handle when it's hot.

RUNNER UP

Solido Rectangular Baking Stone

Here is our third runner up on the list of best baking stones. This large stone from Solido is the right choice for you if your oven is bigger. You can make perfect sized pizzas for a whole group of friends or family members. 

This baking stone is not only a good one for baking pizza but you can also use it for baking cookies, and bread. Besides that, you can use it to make treats and sweets for your friends. Moreover, you can use it for a summer BBQ and it is grill-friendly.

This baking stone is made of cordierite which means there won’t be any odor while baking. If you choose this baking stone, you`ll get a free scrapper and recipe book that can be useful for the chef inside you.

This stone is available in 2 sizes of 14” and 16” but we suggest you go for the 16”. It will allow you to make one large, one medium or 2 small pizzas. The color of this stone is white to light brown which provides it quite an adorable look. The thickness of this stone is 0.75 inches which distributes the heat perfectly and bakes the best crispy-crusted pizza. It weighs around thirteen pounds.

Pros

• Excellent quality.
• Perfectly engineered.
• High durability.
• Heats up faster.
• Wider surface area.
• Retains more heat at the center.

Cons

• Gets faded after some time.
• Cannot be washed with soaps or detergents.

RUNNER UP

Jamie Oliver baking stone

Our last runner up is the Jamie Oliver baking stone. This brand is renowned in the market for simple and delicious home dishes. Jamie Oliver inspired many with his creative approach to home cooking. This stone can make perfect crispy pizzas for you to enjoy a party night with your folks.

This baking stone is made from earthenware clay. This stone is durable for years if used with care. There is no need for a cutting board for pizza or other items because this stone can be used as a cutting board.

Jamie Oliver's baking stone is not only one of the best for making pizza, but you can also use it for making biscuits and bread. You can even prepare a summer BBQ on it as it is grill-friendly.

There is no need for water to clean this baking stone and you can clean it just with a damp cloth. This stone won’t melt till 500 degrees. The only size available in the market is 13.98 x 1.57 x 13.19 inches.

This amazing stone comes with a one-year manufacturer's guarantee and free instruction book for better use. It also has chrome-plated metal serving racks. Moreover, it absorbs moisture and makes a perfect pizza for you.

Even though it is one of the cheapest baking stones available, yet this stone can compeed with more expensive stones.

 Pros

• Budget-friendly.
• It has shock resistant ability.
• It can be cleaned with water.
• Moisture absorber.
• Chrome-plated metal serving racks.
• Can be used for a BBQ and to prepare other food items.

Cons

• Color may fade after a few uses.
• Rough use may break it.