How to Season a Terracotta Baking Stone
Seasoning your Mason Cash Baking Stone will ensure a non-stick surface for lots of beautiful bakes. The more that your Baking Stone is used the better the non-stick performance!
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The seasoning process of your unglazed baking stone can be a lengthy one but it's important to do so in order to get the most out of your bakes. It's important to note that if you're using your baking stone for the first time, hand wash in warm soapy water before seasoning. Follow our simple steps below.
Step 1
- Immerse the stone completely in clean, warm water and let it soak for up to half an hour.
Step 2
- Remove the stone from the water, wipe and leave it to dry naturally. This takes about 2 hours.
Step 3
- Rub the stone with vegetable oil to coat the baking surface entirely.
Step 4
- Place the stone in a cold oven and increase the heat to 250°C/ 480°F/ gas mark 9. Bake the stone for approximately 20 minutes until the oil is fully absorbed.
Step 5
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Tips for seasoning your baking stone
- As unglazed terracotta will soak in the fats and oils, don't be alarmed that the baking stone will stain when seasoned, doing so will improve the performance of the baking stone for future use.
- Do not use the stone on hobs or under grills. Do not place the hot stone directly onto work surfaces or tabletops so as to avoid any marks to surfaces. Allow the stone to cool before washing in warm water by hand as this is not to be used in the dishwasher.