Preseason And Cure The Soapstone Prior To Use:
Fresh soapstone is light gray, but darkens when it absorbs food oils. You
can either let it darken gradually during use, or you can pre-season or
“cure” it, making the soapstone dark immediately. To cure the stone,
wipe the disk all over top and bottom with vegetable or olive oil. Place
the disk in a cold oven and heat to 350 degrees. Bake the stone for 1 to
2 hours. Turn off the oven and let the stone cool slowly in the warm
oven. When the stone is cool wash it and you are ready for use. If you
need additional non-stick assistance for such items as breads or cookies,
you can grease the soapstone with a cooking spray or a little oil or
butter. Seasoning the stone will cause it to darken and enhance its
natural beauty. This is a normal transformation of your baking stone as
the stone absorbs the oil giving it its natural seasoning and non-stick
resistance.
Cleaning The Soapstone:
Natural Soapstone can be cleaned with soap and water. If something
gets baked on, scrub the soapstone with a mild abrasive pad. This may
cause the stone to lighten in scrubbed areas. To darken the stone just
wipe with oil. There is no need to cure the stone again. Avoid cleaning
with strong abrasives.
To Remove Scratches And Nicks:
During use some scratches and nicks will occur. This is especially true
when using a pizza cutter. In European and Brazilian pizzerias the
scratches are left etched in the stone as it seasons with time. These
etchings do not affect the performance in any way and again are a
normal occurrence of using a natural baking stone. If you prefer to keep
your stone smooth and looking new, then use medium
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