BAKES LIKE A STONE, BECAUSE IT IS.
Stone baking has played a significant role in shaping the evolution of pizza ovens. Since the introduction of deck ovens in pizzerias, stone ovens have always been valued for the quality bake it procures to a pizza.
Today, most deck ovens and other stone conveyors are made with refractory stones, a composite made of clay, aluminum, iron and magnesium. The main issue with those stones is that they have poor recovery properties, which leads to increased baking times and uneven bakes during rush hour.
At Hot Rocks, we landed on polished black granite stones because of its superior properties against refractory stones – better heat retention, even heat distribution and longer durability to only name a few. Additionally, the smooth surface of granite makes cleaning a breeze, sparing you from the hassle of battling stubborn remnants. All of this without changing the traditional bake pizzeria owners are looking for. And let’s say it, it looks pretty darn beautiful.
OUR UNIQUE GRANITE STONE CONVEYOR
Hot Rocks harnesses stone and radiant heat to recreate the traditional pizza oven experience. The stones create a perfect crust line, while the radiant heat flawlessly cooks the delectable toppings. Enjoy unmatched pizza perfection with us.
HEAT RETENTION
Granite has excellent heat retention properties, meaning it can absorb and retain heat for longer periods than refractory stones. This helps maintain consistent temperatures and reduces recovery time, resulting in evenly-baked pizzas and higher output even during rush hour.
DURABILITY
Granite is a highly durable and resilient stone. It can withstand high temperatures, repeated heating and cooling cycles, and heavy use without cracking or breaking easily.
EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION
Granite stones have the ability to distribute heat evenly across their surface. This helps ensure that the pizza crust cooks uniformly, eliminating the creation of cold spots in the oven.
EASY TO CLEAN
One other advantage of using black granite is its easy-to-clean nature. Granite stones are smooth and non-porous, making it simple to remove any residual cheese or toppings after baking.
