How do you use a pizza stone on your barbecue?

Making a pizza on a pizza stone isn't difficult, but you should keep the following in mind:

Tip 1: ensure the right temperature.

Tip 2: don't place the pizza stone directly above the fire.

Tip 3: use cornstarch to prevent the pizza from sticking.

Tip 4: keep the lid closed.

Tip 5: let it cool down after use.

For the most delicious pizza, you need a lot of heat. Place the pizza stone on the rack and turn on the barbecue after that. This way, the pizza stone heats up gradually and won't break. Bake the pizza briefly and at a high temperature for the best result. So make sure the temperature of your pizza stone and the barbecue is somewhere between 250 and 350°C.

You've rolled out your pizza dough and put your favorite toppings on it. The last thing you want it a raw top and burnt bottom. So you don't place your pizza stone directly above the fire to prevent it from overheating. That way, you bake the top and bottom of your pizza at the same time.

To make sure that the journey of the pizza from the pizza stone to your plate goes smoothly, you have to prevent the pizza from sticking or tearing. To do that, sprinkle some cornstarch or polenta on your pizza stone. You could also use flour. Note: flour burns faster than cornstarch and polenta.

The heat has to be able to circulate to make sure the the pizza cooks properly. That's why you should always keep the lid of your BBQ closed. This way, you won't serve your guests a pizza with a black bottom and raw top.

It may sound obvious, but safety first. After you turn off the heat, your pizza stone will stay hot for quite some time. So make sure you're certain that the pizza stone has cooled down before you clean it. A good excuse to have another drink with your guests.