Re: Crispy cookie recipe -BAKING STONE?

[Guest guest]

> Hi.

>

> I have been baking for many years, but I'd never heard of a BAKING STONE

> until I joined this list last month! What IS a baking stone and what

> are its advantages (over a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet)?

Debbie,

This is basically a large, flat piece of crockery, with a slightly rough

surface. As you cook, the entire surface heats up, dispersing the heat evenly.

This allows you to cook breads, bakery items and even meats on the stone with

less burning or scorching.

Baking stones come in two basic shapes rectangular and circular. The baking

stone can be used virtually anywhere that a cookie sheet can. You can actually

cook meats and other meals on it and the bottom does not scorch. It is good for

baking cookies Its also wonderful for reheating leftovers or anything that

needs a crispy bottom without burning.

Carol F.

Celiac Adult SCD 2 3/4 years.

[Guest guest]

These are awesome, I used to have one but broke it while moving but have never

replaced it. I should get another one and save all the parchment paper I now

use. Thanks for the reminder.

in NC

Mom of Luke, age 5, Asperger's/low-salicylate;

, age 3; and , 21 mos

All SCD since 1/26/04

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Carol, for your comprehensive answer!

Debbie

>>> c.frilegh@... 05/06/04 3:22 PM >>>

[Guest guest]

>Baking stones come in two basic shapes rectangular and circular. The baking

stone can be used virtually anywhere that a cookie sheet can. You can actually

cook meats and other meals on it and the bottom does not scorch. It is good for

baking cookies Its also wonderful for reheating leftovers or anything that

needs a crispy bottom without burning.<

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong with my baking stone. I have tried the squash

fries a number of times and they don't get crispy on the bottom. To get the top

crispy at all, I have to use the broiler setting at the end for a few minutes,

but the bottom remains mushy. Any advice?

Thanks,

--, mom to (10, ASD), SCD 2 months