If you're using a wood-fired pizza oven or a traditional brick oven, then you should definitely be using a turning peel. These traditional types of ovens require you to turn the pizza 180-degrees halfway through the cooking process, and a turning peel is the best way to make that happen.
How big should a turning Peel be?
The peels are sold in various sizes and the portable pizza ovens normally use size 7" to 8" pizza peels. Larger pizza ovens use 9" to 10" pizza peels.17 Aug 2019
Is a wood peel better than a metal peel?
Even though they are both pizza peels, but they severe different purposes. In short, a wooden peel is generally the best option to transfer the pizza into the oven, while a metal peel is the better option for turning and getting the pizza out from the oven.
How do you use the pizza turning peel?
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Should you oil a pizza peel?
Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the face of your pizza peel before its first use. This will seal and protect the wood, which makes your pizza peel last longer. Do not use olive or vegetable oil, which can become rancid.
How do you maintain a wooden pizza peel?
- The best way to clean the wood surface is with a damp sponge or cloth.
- We recommend not soaking the peel in water to prevent cracking or warping.
- Air dry on a dish rack, or hang it up the cupboard.
- Re-oiling your peel every 4- 6 months with a food grade wood oil is highly recommended.