AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question I acquired a used pizza baking stone (circle) with a 10" unglazed center and a glazed outer 6" portion that is colored (like a coffee mug).
Is this safe to bake a pizza on it? And if so, can I bake a larger 15" pizza on the glazed part?
Answer Hi Sue,
Yes -- you can place a pizza on the stone that covers both the unglazed and glazed portion. Many pizza stones are only unglazed as it gives a "fire-brick" oven baking experience for pizza and breads. The glazed portion of a stone works better for cookies and is easier to clean.
