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Default That baking stone thing.

On Tue, 9 Dec 2008 22:34:59 -0800, "Theron" > wrote:

>I think what really helped with this was to buy cast iron grates for the
>grill. That holds the heat. The steel grates that come with the Genesis and
>the stainless steel grates that come with the more expensive grills are
>worthless.


Agreed -- enameled cast iron is the only way to go.

> Also important is to make a thin crust, minimal fresh tomato,
>cheese, and nothing else. Add no meat unless you want to add proscuitto or
>something similar after it comes off.


Why no meats?

I cook the first side, then flip, brush the cooked side lightly with olive oil,
add sauce, cheese, toppings. The oil prevents the sauce from being absorbed by
the crust.

-- Larry