MASON CASH INNOVATIVE KITCHEN TERRACOTTA BAKING STONE & IN SOUTH AFRICA

This handy Mason Cash Terracotta Baking & Proving Stone is the perfect addition to pizza night or your bread baking kit. The unglazed interior absorbs liquid, drawing away moisture from the dough surface, resulting in ultra-crispy crusts on artisanal loaves and pizzas. Terracotta Baking Stone & Proving Lid Featuring 2-in-1 functionality as a baking stone and an eco-friendly proving lid to cover the dough in mixing bowls Made using traditional terracotta, it has a grey external glaze and an unglazed interior baking surface Helps prove and bake perfect artisan loaves and pizzas every time Conventional oven safe up to 240°C  Not suitable for inside a pizza oven  An unglazed interior baking surface absorbs liquid, drawing moisture away moisture from the dough surface and resulting in crispier crusts on loaves or pizzas Part of the Innovative Kitchen range   How to use as a proving lid: Place the unglazed surface down on top of any 29cm or smaller mixing bowl so that it forms a seal over the bowl This will allow the dough to prove for the first rising without using single-use bowl covers such as cling film About Mason Cash Mason Cash has been producing beautiful, functional, iconic kitchenware for over 200 years — first established in the heart of the English ceramic industry back in 1800. Famed for classic designs such as the Mason Cash mixing bowls and pudding basins, the innovative products have endured the test of time and become bakeware design icons. Specifications Dimensions: 35.5cm L x 33cm W x 1.5cm H Diameter with handles: 36.6cm Diameter without handles: 35.5cm Weight: 1.43kg Material: Terracotta with a glazed exterior Care Instructions Not dishwasher safe Wash with warm soapy water Don't put hot dish directly into cold water Instructions for preparing your baking stone: Before using your baking stone for the first time, hand wash in warm water For best results, preheat the stone to the required baking temperature before placing your dough onto it in the oven Always place the stone into a cold oven before pre-heating to the required temperature Do not use it on hobs or under grills To season for use in the oven: Immerse the baking stone completely in clean, warm water and soak for 30 minutes Allow to dry naturally Rub vegetable oil onto the surface of the baking stone to coat it entirely Place the stone into a cold oven and increase heat to 220°C Bake the stone in the oven for 25 minutes or until the oil has dried out completely Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely and naturally Repeat steps 2 to 5 again Please note: You only need to season your baking stone once Unglazed terracotta will soak in fats and oils so will stain when seasoned Warranty Info This product comes with a 6-month limited warranty.