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Gary

Janet wrote:
>
> In article >, says...
> >
> > On 6/19/2020 5:05 PM, Thomas wrote:
> > > Using 00 flour, making thin pies.
> > > Cuisinart stone in oven. Whether 550 deg or 450 i cannot get crust to nicley brown before burning top.
> > > I tried up top in oven and down low.
> > > I tried low then opening oven door to let top heat out.
> > > The pies are really good but could be better.
> > > What do I need to do to get the crust better?
> > >
> >
> > How long do you heat up the stone? I always gave it 20 to 30 minutes.
> > Bottom rack. Could your sauce be making your crust too wet before it
> > bakes?
>
> Forget the stone, its just a fancy folderol.
>
> Cook your pizza on a thin metal tray (such as a cookie tray; or a
> roasting tin turned upside down).
>
> Preheat the oven, arrange pizza on cold tray, place tray on shelf in
> oven.

I always cook my pizzas on a 16" round tray. No oil on the tray.
Cook for 20 minutes at 425F and it always turns out nice.