<P> Baking stones can be cleaned with a dry brush or scouring pad followed by plain hot water . Because it is porous, a baking stone will absorb any fluid which it comes into contact with, including detergent . Use of any detergents may taint the stone, imparting the flavor of detergent to foods later cooked on the stone . </P> <P> When designed for cooking pizzas, a baking stone is often referred to as a pizza stone . Using a pizza stone more or less mimics the effects of cooking a pizza in a masonry oven . The porous nature of the stone is commonly believed to absorb moisture; resulting in a crispier crust . Small pizza stones can be purchased to fit any conventional cooking oven or an enclosed barbecue - style grill . High - end ovens sometimes offer optional pizza stones that are specifically designed for each oven model and may include a specialized heating element . In addition to traditional methods, a pizza stone can also be made out of metal . </P> <Ul> <Li> A pizza atop a pizza stone </Li> </Ul> <Li> A pizza atop a pizza stone </Li>

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