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product_id: 265873265
title: "NerdChef Speed Steel - High Performance Pizza Baking Stone | Integrated Backstop & Handles | Heating Fins (13.5\" x 14.5\" x .90\" Thick)"
brand: "nerd chef"
price: "€ 123.56"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Nerd Chef"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/265873265-nerdchef-speed-steel-high-performance-pizza-baking-stone-integrated-backstop
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 20x thermal conductivity boost Underside fins for rapid heat distribution 15 lbs cast steel durability with handles NerdChef Speed Steel - High Performance Pizza Baking Stone | Integrated Backstop & Handles | Heating Fins (13.5" x 14.5" x .90" Thick)

**Brand:** nerd chef
**Price:** € 123.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍕 Elevate your pizza game with the steel that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NerdChef Speed Steel - High Performance Pizza Baking Stone | Integrated Backstop & Handles | Heating Fins (13.5" x 14.5" x .90" Thick) by nerd chef
- **How much does it cost?** € 123.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/265873265-nerdchef-speed-steel-high-performance-pizza-baking-stone-integrated-backstop)

## Best For

- nerd chef enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nerd chef brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** 3D cast steel construction seasoned with organic flaxseed oil guarantees unbreakable durability and superior heat retention.
- • **Engineered Thermal Mastery:** Innovative underside fins accelerate heating and ensure even heat distribution—no more cold spots.
- • **Ergonomic & Practical Design:** Integrated backstop prevents pizza slippage while sturdy handles make moving your steel effortless and safe.
- • **Lightning-Fast Heat Transfer:** Experience 20x higher conductivity than ceramic for blisteringly crisp crusts every time.
- • **Pro-Level Baking Performance:** Heavy 15-pound thermal mass locks in heat, reducing oven hysteresis and delivering bakery-quality results at home.

## Overview

The NerdChef Speed Steel is a premium 13.5" x 14.5" x 0.9" cast steel pizza baking stone featuring 20x greater heat conductivity than ceramic stones, underside heating fins for rapid and even heat distribution, and a hefty 15-pound thermal mass for superior heat retention. Designed with integrated handles and a backstop to prevent pizza slippage, it’s seasoned with organic flaxseed oil for durability and ease of care. Perfect for serious home bakers seeking professional-grade crust crispness and faster cook times.

## Description

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Review: makes pizza crust crisp - Heavy, so it's a great thermal mass. Reduces hysteresis in the oven, and makes a nice crispy crust on bread and pizza. The lip in the back prevents stuff from falling off the back and burning. Really worth it for bakers, and probably great for frozen pizzas too. I use parchment so I don't have to pull it out and clean it too often, but it's not hard to clean anyway, except for the weight.
Review: Heavy, good, useful. - It's heavy (7kg), and that's a good thing. Easy to handle, pick up and transfer in one hand (when cold) because of all the ribs underneath. Well thought design. Functional and looks good. Fits perfectly in the oven and in standard Weber kettle, leaving enough space for the indirect heat zone. Stores tons of heat and produces great crumbs on my breads and pizzas.

## Features

- 20x higher conductivity than ceramic baking stones.
- Gorgeous crusts, better blistering, and faster cook times.
- Underside fins for faster heating & better thermal distribution than flat baking steels. At a hefty 15 pounds, it holds a lot of thermal energy.
- Handles on the underside side make it easy to move. And we added a backstop to keep your pizza from sliding off the back.
- 3D cast steel, unbreakable, guaranteed for life. Seasoned with organic flaxseed oil. Care for it like cast iron.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08LZXL1LZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #127,274 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #298 in Pizza Pans & Stones |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (223) |
| Date First Available | October 27, 2020 |
| Item Weight | 15 pounds |
| Item model number | NC-CI1314 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.5"L x 13.5"W x 0.9"Th |
| Size | Standard - (13.5" x 14.5") |
| UPC | 850006701094 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nerd Chef
- **Color:** Gray
- **Material:** Cast Steel
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash
- **Shape:** Rectangular

## Images

![NerdChef Speed Steel - High Performance Pizza Baking Stone | Integrated Backstop & Handles | Heating Fins (13.5" x 14.5" x .90" Thick) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91TFPDzCvmL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it dishwasher safe? Thanks!**
A: If you’re washing cast iron in your dishwasher, then yes, go for it. <sarcasm font>

**Q: where is this made?**
A: Think in USA.

**Q: What is the size of the XL pizza steel?**
A: There are two XL sizes.  The speed steel XL round is 16 inches in diameter.  The speed steel XL is square and measures 15 in for the length and the width.

Both of 0.9 in high.

Honestly, some of the answers given on Amazon make me scratch my head and disbelief  :(

**Q: Is this pizza steel safe to use on a grill with a lid? My grill can hit 600 degrees, my oven tops out at 425.**
A: My gas oven tops out at 550 and has had no issues with it whatsoever. Seasoned Cast iron is safe for use up to 700 degrees.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ makes pizza crust crisp
*by K***N on April 26, 2025*

Heavy, so it's a great thermal mass. Reduces hysteresis in the oven, and makes a nice crispy crust on bread and pizza. The lip in the back prevents stuff from falling off the back and burning. Really worth it for bakers, and probably great for frozen pizzas too. I use parchment so I don't have to pull it out and clean it too often, but it's not hard to clean anyway, except for the weight.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heavy, good, useful.
*by Y***V on January 14, 2024*

It's heavy (7kg), and that's a good thing. Easy to handle, pick up and transfer in one hand (when cold) because of all the ribs underneath. Well thought design. Functional and looks good. Fits perfectly in the oven and in standard Weber kettle, leaving enough space for the indirect heat zone. Stores tons of heat and produces great crumbs on my breads and pizzas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by K***K on November 19, 2025*

Have read multiple reviews complaining about rust. DO NOT WASH THE STEEL!! Remove any scraps with a scraper or stiff brush and any leftover will burn off next time you heat the steel. Washing it only minimizes the seasoning that occurs naturally over time. I’ve owned mine for 3 yrs. and have never once exposed it to water. Less is more when it comes to cleaning your steel.

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