You can cook with granite over a gas stove, a grill, in an oven, and even over a campfire with the right gear. You can use the granite to give yourself a searing hot solid surface that won’t scorch the bottom of your breads, unlike metal pans.
Countertop granite for a baking stone?
Ive got a nice sized piece of 1/4″ aluminum plate in my oven that Ive been using for pizza that works well.
Lately though Ive wanted a proper stone for bread baking. Ive been considering ordering a custom sized Fibrament stone, but a little while ago I came across a post from several years ago where someone mentioned using a scrap piece of granite countertop as a baking stone – bottom (rough) side up. There wasnt any follow-up though so Im wondering if this is really a good idea?
It seems to me a 3cm thick granite slab ought to be oven temperature stable, but thats just thinking. Anyone know from experience?
Grilling with Granite
FAQ
Is granite OK to cook with?
Is granite used for cooking?
What happens if granite is heated?
Can you cook granite on a grill?
When using granite to cook in the oven or grill, remember to properly heat the slab just as you would a clay pizza cooking stone. Your best bet is to heat the slab on a grill for at least 20-30 minutes before grilling (for both propane and charcoal grills). You may be wondering: what temperature can granite withstand?
Is granite a good cookware?
The resulting granite cookware evenly conducts heat across its surface while remaining remarkably resilient to high temperatures and rapid temperature changes. In fact, granite is nearly indestructible, resisting chips, cracks, and scratches better than most other cooking surfaces.
Which stone is best for cooking?
Choosing the right stone can make all the difference in how well your food cooks and ultimately tastes. Popular stones for hot stone cooking include granite, soapstone, and lava rocks. Granite stones are hearty and can withstand high temperatures, while soapstone is known for its slow-cooking properties.
Is granite a good cooking surface?
In fact, granite is nearly indestructible, resisting chips, cracks, and scratches better than most other cooking surfaces. Meanwhile, the porous, textured granite surface gives it natural nonstick properties without the need for synthetic coatings like PTFE or PFOA.