Things You'll Need:
- Food-grade mineral oil
- Wooden pizza peel
- Cornmeal or flour
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Step 1
Apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the face of your pizza peel before its first use. This will seal and protect the wood, which makes your pizza peel last longer. Allow the oil to sit until it's fully soaked into the wood. Do not use olive or vegetable oil, which can become rancid.
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Step 2
Sprinkle cornmeal or flour over the face of your pizza peel before you add any dough. Spread the cornmeal or flour over the surface with your palm so the entire peel is lightly dusted. This will help absorb any extra moisture and ensure that your pizza slides off the peel easily. Reapply a light layer of flour or cornmeal between each pizza.
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Step 3
Brush off any remaining flour or cornmeal once your pizzas are cooked. Do not leave any food residue sitting on the surface of your pizza peel. Instead, brush any crumbs or toppings into the trash.
