How do you season stoneware?

Answer 1

Before using your Stoneware for the first time, follow these simple steps.

• Rinse the Stoneware in warm water, then towel dry.
• Season the Stoneware by baking a high-fat food, such as chilled, fresh croissant dough or biscuits on its
surface. Afterwards, greasing is usually unnecessary. If food does stick slightly, you may lightly apply
vegetable oil to the surface for the next few uses.
General Guidelines for Proper Use of Stoneware
• Avoid extreme temperature changes.
• Always allow Stoneware to cool to room temperature prior to adding liquid or cleaning.
• Never place thick, dense frozen foods, such as chicken breasts, fish fillets, pork or lamb chops, on a baking
stone. Thaw dense foods completely before baking.
• Match the size and/or amount of food to be baked to the size of the Stoneware piece. Food should cover
two-thirds of the baking stone's surface.
• Frozen precooked foods, such as pizzas, fish sticks or chicken nuggets, are fine for Stoneware. Just
remember to evenly distribute the food on the surface of the baking stone.
• Always preheat the oven before baking. Do not preheat empty Stoneware in the oven.
• Stoneware is freezer-safe. However, do not transfer any Stoneware piece directly from the freezer to the
oven. Allow foods frozen in the Stoneware to thaw completely in the refrigerator before placing them in the
oven to bake.
• Use the same baking times and temperatures with Stoneware as you would with other bakeware. The only
exception is if food requires a baking time less than 12 minutes, additional time may be needed.
• Stoneware is microwave-safe.
• When using Stoneware in a convection oven, remember to reduce the oven temperature and baking time
by the amount specified in the oven's use and care manual.
• Stoneware should not touch the sides of the oven or oven door when closed.
• Hot Stoneware can cause burns if handled improperly. Always use a heat-resistant oven mitt or pad when
handling hot Stoneware or placing it on surfaces.
• Do not use Stoneware under broiler or on direct heat source.
• Stoneware can't be used with direct heat sources, such as hob-top burners, open flames or oven grilles.
• Always allow stoneware to cool completely before placing it under water.
• Never pour water, other liquids or add food directly into or onto a hot baking stone, i.e. do not add uncooked
potatoes or carrots to a hot roast while cooking.


Cleaning Your Stoneware

• Always allow Stoneware to cool completely prior to cleaning.
• Scrape off any excess food using the Nylon Pan Scraper (included with each baking stone) or kitchen
brush.
• If necessary, soak in clear, hot water to loosen baked-on foods, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Stoneware should not be washed in a dishwasher.


Handling and Storing Stoneware

• Avoid dropping Stoneware or knocking it against a hard surface.
• Stoneware may scratch surfaces if moved or dragged. To protect surfaces, use protective barrier between
Stoneware and surface.
• Stoneware can break if bumped or dropped. If this occurs, use caution as broken pieces can be sharp and
could cause injury.
• Don't stack Stoneware pieces or place other heavy utensils, such as bowls or cookware, on top of them.
• If you store your Stoneware on a rack in the oven, remove all the pieces before turning on the oven.
• Protect surfaces under stoneware by placing a protective barrier between Stoneware and surface.
• Do not use chipped or damaged Stoneware.