Mountain Woods Large Pizza Peel
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Mountain WoodsBrand: Mountain Woods
Model: PPL
Color: Natural Wood
Product features:
- Handsomely large table server for pizza
- Doubles as a cutting board
- Made of plantation grown hardwood
- Measures 20.5"(L) x 16.5"(W) x 0.625"(T)
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mountain Woods Large Pizza Peel
Customer Review: Pizza Peel is a Great Deal
Summary: 5 Stars
During high school I worked in a pizza shop (the dark ages: 1973 to 1975 - this will take you back: in 1973, a 12" single item pizza delivered - $1.87!).
Recently I visited the place and was reminded of the 600° Baker's Pride ovens and the pizza peels. I've recreated the pizza shop recipes at home and thought I should take it to the next level, so I bought a big stone and the 16" peel. (I looked at getting a Baker's Pride oven too, but about fell over when I saw the prices).
This 16" peel is perfect for my situation: 15" target pizza size, 16" baking stone, GE JB850SPSS dual oven (I use the top oven for pizza). This peel is relatively short compared to professional peels; the handle design is ideal for a standard kitchen oven. The sale price for this peel makes it even better.
The craftsmanship seems to be quite good. The finish is even and smooth, no splinters or defects in the wood, and the appearance is quite attractive. I felt bad about running the pizza cutter across the peel, but it really is hard wood. It makes a nice serving platter too.
There is a certain amount of skill (art) to working with a pizza peel, and I wondered if I still had the touch; I do! Here's the secret: sprinkle plenty of corn meal (we used rice flour at the pizza shop) on it before putting the dough on the peel; you will need more corn meal with the toppings loaded than without anything on the dough. The first time you do this will be the hardest, so don't be discouraged if it doesn't go well.
If the pizza won't slide off the peel, don't panic. Calmly return to the counter. Get a spatula and gently lift a portion of the pizza as much as possible without doing damage to it. Throw more corn meal under the dough. Carefully work your way around the pizza. When finished give the peel a little shake just to test the result. The dough should want to slide right off the peel, so be gentle! After a while you will be able to easily judge the right amount of corn meal.
When retrieving the pizza from the stone, poke the lip just under the pizza. Using a quick movement, slide the peel forward and down to nearly horizontal; the pizza will almost jump onto the peel. This will take some practice to develop a fluid motion (it's kind of like pulling a tablecloth out from underneath the dishes without moving them). I did it the first time after a 35 year break. It was an exhilarating experience!
Using the peel is a skill, so practice frequently and often. You can never have too much pizza!
Description of Mountain Woods Large Pizza Peel
Slice and serve pizza in classic style with the Mountain Woods Large Pizza Peel. This hardwood pizza peel is beveled on the leading edge to easily slide under a pizza making it easy to transfer from baking stone, pan or box. *Care Instructions: This product is not suitable for the dishwasher. To clean, simply wash in warm, soapy water and towel dry. Do not allow wood products to soak in water.Pasta & Pizza Tools
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