Can You Bake A Pizza Stone At High Heat?

[heat123]

Ok, I was stumped by this ? from a guest last night... she asked what the max heat you can bake your stone in!? I had no clue! I looked in my PIG and on CC today and could not find an acutal temp. max range #. Does anyone know? Maybe I totally just overlooked it but I told her I would get back to her and it would be nice to know for the next time!
thanks!

 

[klsnyder]

It is fired clay, so it can withstand the heat of an actual fire. I have actually heard of peoples houses burning down, and their stones still being intact!

 

[heat123]

Hmm ok, good to know I will let her know!

 

[fruit76loop]

But...make sure they don't use them over direct flame because they can break. If using on the BBQ use indirect heat method. And I thought the glazed stoneware had a max temperature....hmmmm I will look!

 

[fruit76loop]

hmmm....I am not seeing a temperature anywhere! So, heat it up baby! I would explain to them that they can use it at any temperature in the oven, but to be careful with direct flame. They also don't recommend stoneware for Dutch Oven Cooking because of the heat.

 

[fruit76loop]

ok...What is up with the times on my posts? They were only a few minutes apart and they show they are over an hour apart. I remember someone else discussing this on another thread, did anyone ever figure it out?

 

[pamperedlinda]

Don't forget that you also cannot use them under the broiler.

 

[cmdtrgd]

I believe it is fired at 4000 degrees, so as long as it is not over or under direct heat, there really is no max temperature that a normal oven can reach.

 

[ChefLisa]

However, you should not use your stoneware to broil food.

Lisa