Here at Round Grove Products, we use firebrick for pizza ovens. It’s durable in high temperatures and it retains heat extremely well.
Step 1: Needed Things
Fire bricks are what pizza ovens are made of (at least the firebox part). They are a specially made brick very tolerant of the high temperatures in fireplaces and wood ovens. Perfect for use in a high temp environment like your oven. —Fire bricks (sometimes sold individually at home improvement stores) —A heavy hammer —A brick chisel (a tile/brick saw would also work well if you happen to have access to one)
Introduction: Pizza Stone Hack (And Why They Suck)*
Practically everyone has one of these things. Weve been made to believe that since professional wood fired pizza ovens are made with stone that we should have a stone to cook homemade or frozen pizzas on too. So we rushed out and bought them. And then wondered . . . where the hell do I keep this thing? The answer that came back from the echo chamber was “in your oven”. But when you store these things in your oven you loose an oven rack. Or you have to heft this heavy thing in and out when you need the rack it sits on. Finally, Ive solved this problem. Actually Ive been doing this for years, but have just now gotten around to writing it up for Instructables. Ill explain how to easily regain your oven rack . . . and why pizza stones suck. * I feel the need to qualify the suck comment. Obviously from the picture my pizza stone is old and well used. Stones are much better than baking sheets . . . by miles. If your choice is to cook a pizza on a thin baking sheet or a thicker baking stone, then youll be much happier with the stone.
Choosing the right Bricks for building your Pizza Oven
FAQ
Can you use firebrick as a pizza stone?
Is fire brick safe for food?
Can you use kiln bricks for a pizza oven?
How do you lay firebricks in a pizza oven?
Can you build a pizza oven with fire bricks?
Using fire bricks is the best option for building a pizza oven because they are designed to withstand high temperatures without breaking. We do not recommend building home ovens with regular bricks or old brick leftover from other projects.
Can you use a pizza stone in an electric pizza oven?
For example, smaller pizza stones are great for cooking with electric pizza ovens to create the brick pizza oven taste. Unfortunately, a pizza stone is often better as a smaller addition to a pizza oven than as a base stone. Another option is vermiculite brick. It’s a heat-resistant brick that handles high temperatures well.
What makes a good brick for a pizza oven?
Generally speaking, good bricks for pizza ovens should be large enough to retain heat well, dense enough to conduct heat evenly and have plenty of thermal mass (which ensures the oven retains heat for a long time). Fire bricks are a type of high-temperature brick used in fireplaces, furnaces, kilns and ovens.
Are firebricks good for pizza ovens?
These bricks are dense and sturdy, providing excellent insulation for your pizza oven. They absorb and radiate heat, maintaining a stable temperature throughout the cooking process. So, whether you’re aiming for a classic Margherita or a loaded meat lover’s delight, Firebricks ensure your pizza bakes to perfection.