5 replies to this topic

[Michael Speleoto]

Hi everyone,

 

Saw this reviewed on Serious Eats, was interested in purchasing one for myself, but the shipping to the UK is ~$87! Does anyone know of cheap alternatives, or whether we could set up some kind of group buy to get the shipping cost below the cost of the actual product.

 

http://bakingsteel.com/

 

 

[Hassouni]

All i takes is a 1/4 to 1/2 inch sheet of steel. If you can find that locally, you're good to go

[Matthew Grant]

http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B0001IWYFA

[HungryC]

Cast iron has different thermal properties than steel.  Here's a comparison of a CI baking surface vs. a steel baking surface:  http://slice.serious...iron-pizza.html

[RobM]

I just bought a piece of steel off eBay for £15, there's plenty of fabrication guys on there who'll happily cut you a piece to size (which allows you to choose the dimensions you want.) When it turns up, give it a really good wash and season, then you're good to go!

[Baselerd]

Just search for local metalworking or machine shops. Give them a call and ask for a 1/4" or 1/2" thick plate of steel in your desired dimensions. I can almost guarantee it will be cheaper than the "Baking Steel." If you want it to have the nice matte finish ask them to bead blast it for you.