Pizza Stone Not Seasoning - Is Oil the Culprit?

[Boomerjojo]

I have a customer that uses the pizza stone all the time just to make a small pizza on it. The center of the stone and exactly the shape of the pizza is not turning colors - seasoning. But the outter edge of the stone is turning dark brown. I thought that the stones cooked evenly so I don't understand why the center is not changing color.

Could it be because she never put oil on it when she first started using it?

 

[scottcooks]

No - the edges will darken first. It is a 'buildup' kind of thing. I don't totally understand it, but this happens with my rectangle and all my bar pans too. It's normal!

 

[Admin Greg]

It is possible that the lack of oil on the pizza stone when it was first used could be the cause of the uneven color. Seasoning is a process that builds up a layer of oil on the surface of the stone, which helps to prevent sticking and promote even cooking. Without this layer of oil, the stone may not cook evenly and could result in the outer edge browning more quickly than the center. To fix this issue, the customer can try applying a thin layer of oil to the entire surface of the stone before using it again. This will help to even out the cooking and promote better browning throughout the stone. It may also be beneficial to regularly re-season the stone to maintain its non-stick properties and ensure even cooking.