The ONLY way to make a pizza, (What's this?) If you want a great pizza and have been thinking about trying a pizza stone - this is the one! It's a world of difference than using a pan, you get way better pizza on the stone. Plus it a great for breads too. I would highly recommend this product. We have made so many pizza's since we got it that it's not funny and we haven't tired of it yet. Plus we're still experimenting with different breads. The tray has convenient handles, perfect for it's weight. It is very heavy, we ordered our first one from 'another place' and it came cracked. We re-purchased the same exact one at Amazon - they packed it well. You should buy a cheap peel while you are at it until you get the feel for it and decide on a good one.
Made in China., (What's this?) "Today, from its rolling mill in Southwest Pennsylvania, All-Clad Metalcrafters is the only bonded cookware manufacturer who utilizes American craftsmen and American-made metals to produce a complete line of finished bonded cookware products." - All-Clad Website.
So much for that... This thing is actually made in China, tray, stone, pizza cutter - all from China. Thus if you, like me, were thinking "Well I am spending FOUR times more than most other pizza stones on Amazon, but hey, this thing is made by All-Clad right here in PA so it's worth it!" - think again.
Moreover, the stone arrived with a few surface scratches that stick out even after being used several times. Not really a big deal, but seriously, for this price the stone should look amazing.
The serving tray itself has turned golden yellow after the first use. Once again, not really a big deal, but at this price it should look brand new years later and not discolor after the first use.
In short, while this item serves it's purpose well, the price is just not justifiable for something that does not stay true to the All-Clad brand and does not arrive in immaculate condition.
Looks good so far, (What's this?) I just got this but have not yet used it. Will add on later after use. But this product is sturdy, solid, and has a look of class that All Clad products have. The stone is soapstone, not the typical ceramic. I am not sure if that is good or bad. The pizza cutter is high quality, too.
Pizza anytime!, (What's this?) I've worked in a local pizzeria for many years a while ago, and since then I've tried to recreate the same pizzas at home. My attempts seemed futile to make one at least close to the ones that I've used to do in the pizzeria until I heard about pizza stones. Reluctantly, I thought I tried many other things, why not this? The result was a pizza more closely than using any other cooking surface to cook a pizza. I have this All-Clad pizza stone, and another one from other brand that I bought at another store, and I have to say this one cooks really nice the crust, I can get it the crust golden and crunchy, just how I like it.
4 stars only because the size, because I would like to make it bigger than what is available, but no luck. Overall, another great product from All-Clad.
Loved this stone, My sister got this for a gift for my GF and I when we moved in together. We both love cooking and the gf also loves making bread.
I make pizzas on this thing at least once a month.
Personally I put the whole thing in the over, crank the heat (550 is my max) and let it heat up.
From there I par bake my crusts for 4 minutes and take them out and put them on a wire rack while I top them.
On the par bake we use parchment as the crust is so thin it is hard to work with. So we slide it on parchment paper onto the stone.
I then put the topped pizzas back in for 4 more minutes or until I think they are done. Cool the pizzas on a wire rack again. Then transfer to cutting board. I find the rack keeps it crispier.
I spent a lot of time testing crusts and found this to be the best recipe for a thin true Italian style crust. Search for:"Remembering Italy with Thin Crust Pizza at Home - Why Make Pizza Any Other Way?"
Update: We used this the other night and left it in the oven. When we went to pull it out yesterday the stone was cracked. So I took it from 5 stars to 1.
The Crack went all the way through. I will still think I will be able to use it, but it is pretty disappointing that it would crack. It was not dropped or taken from hot to cold very quickly. We also never cut anything on it.
I plan to contact all clad, and see what they will do about it. As of now, I can no longer recommend it.
Just a little heavy, This makes excellent pizza and the cutter is the best I have used. We only have two complaints. First, it is quite heavy, so if you want to take the whole stone out after a pizza is cooked it can be awkward. We tend to do this and the handles make it possible (a real advantage over many other stones). Second, it can be a little hard to clean up. Soapstone is obviously a natural product, and things like burnt cheese can can caught in the stone's pores.
I own an Emile Henry Flame pizza stone as well that I like better. Make no mistake, however, this is a quality All-Clad product and it does it's job very well.
Good while it lastested (one pizza!), This is a very good quality stone. It is very thick and heavy. Unfortunantly I only got to make one pizza as it had a accident and fell off the bench. Its not as sturdy as I thought and broke straight away. I can't afford to get a new one as it was quite expensive. The pizza cutter is wonderful, at least I still have that!
Can I get a replacement stone only? I don't know...
First piece of All-Clad to disappoint, (What's this?) The appeal of this piece for me was that it could be used not just for baking but also for serving. Best of all, it matches other pieces of All-Clad we use when dining en famille, like the little All-Clad stainless ramekins.
Originally I was going to buy this from a well-known cookware chain but at the time I was ready to make the purchase, they were out of stock, so I bought it here on Amazon from MetroKitchen.
Mistake. The stone is badly scratched on both sides. I don't know how the scratches might affect the stone's performance in the oven, nor do I know if foods will stick in the scratches and be difficult or impossible to remove but those are both concerns.
It's quite heavy so the idea of having to re-pack for an exchange it doesn't thrill me. And chances are, any replacement would be scratched too. Most likely we'll keep it, but I'm irritated that anything with the All-Clad name (and price) arrived in such poor condition. Perhaps I can find another pizza stone or marble cheese board to fit in the stainless frame.
All-Clad Pizza, (What's this?) Disappointed that it included no instructions for using or cleaning. No recipes either. Nothing other than the pizza tray/stone and cutter.
Includes sharp stainless-steel pizza cutter with easy-grip handle.Doubles as a serving tray; oven-safe up to 400 degrees F; hand-wash only.Stay-cool side handles for secure transport in and out of the oven.Stainless-steel tray with round-shaped 13-inch pizza-baking stone.Measures approximately 17 by 14 by 1 inches; limited lifetime warranty. Whether baking up a homemade pizza, cheesy quesadilla, or rosemary flatbread, this high-quality round-shaped baking stone helps deliver restaurant-quality results. Measuring approximately 17 by 14 by 1 inches, the unit comes equipped with a 13-inch baking stone that retains and thoroughly distributes heat, from the center all the way out to the edges, to ensure fully cooked food with a deliciously crisp crust. The stoneware will cure naturally over time or it can be greased with cooking spray or a little oil or butter for enhanced nonstick performance. The baking stone sits inside a beautiful stainless-steel tray, which supplies generous side handles that allow for secure transport in and out of the oven. The unit can also be used as a serving tray for fruit and cheese, mini quiches, or other hors d'oeuvres when entertaining. The baking stone and tray can withstand an oven's heat up to 400 degrees F, and cleanup's a snap--simply wash with warm soapy water in the sink. A handy stainless-steel pizza cutter comes included, complete with a sharp spinning wheel and an easy-grip handle for cutting perfect slices. A fun addition to any All-Clad cookware collection, the baking stone carries a limited lifetime warranty.
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