Brod & Taylor Baking Steel Max | SC-811
The Brod & Taylor Baking Steel Max SC-811 is a lightweight yet exceptionally durable baking surface custom-tailored for home artisan bakers. Forged from solid steel, it boasts outstanding thermal conductivity that heats up rapidly without requiring hours of preheating. It effectively stores and focus-jets thermal energy into your dough, giving your breads incredible oven spring and a beautifully blistered, shatteringly crisp crust.
Product Features:
- Lightweight and durable profile allows for effortless handling and maneuverability when sliding dough in or out of the oven.
- Superior heat transfer performance delivers commercial-deck results right inside a domestic home kitchen.
- Highly versatile surface optimized for handling a diverse array of breads, oversized loaves, and pizzas.
- Engineered to pair seamlessly with the Brod & Taylor Baking Shell for ultimate moisture-trapping performance.
Why Choose the Brod & Taylor Baking Steel?
Every Brod & Taylor Baking Steel is precision-milled from premium solid steel to provide elite thermal retention and highly dependable baking outcomes. Factory pre-seasoned with pure flaxseed oil, it arrives ready to bake straight out of the box. By rapidly collecting and radiating constant heat, it acts as an energy reservoir to help you achieve spectacular oven spring and perfect open-crumb structures.
How to Use:
Simply slide the baking steel onto your oven rack and begin the preheating cycle. Once your oven reaches the target recipe temperature, the steel surface is fully charged and ready for immediate baking.
| Product Name | Brod & Taylor Baking Steel Max SC-811 |
| Net Weight | 4kg (8.6 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 35.5 x 35.5 x 0.4 cm (14" x 14" x 0.15") |
Cleaning and Maintenance:
- Allow the steel plate to cool completely after baking, then clear away residual debris using a bench scraper or a stiff-bristled brush.
- Wash with warm water and a minimal amount of mild dish soap, then rinse thoroughly.
- Wipe completely dry immediately with a clean towel, or dry inside a warm, low-temperature oven to eliminate any latent moisture and prevent rust.
- Regularly apply a very thin coating of plant-based oil (such as flaxseed oil) to the steel face to maintain and build its protective pre-seasoned layer.
Important Precautions:
- Never plunge or submerge a hot baking steel directly into cold water, as severe thermal shock can cause the steel to warp.
- Avoid using steel wool wire pads or harsh abrasive cleansers, which can scrub away the seasoned non-stick patina.
- Always verify the baking steel is 100% dry before storing away in a completely dry cupboard or drawer.
The SC-811 baking steel is engineered from solid steel, giving it thermal conductivity and heat retention rates far superior to traditional baking stones. This massive burst of energy forces artisan dough to inflate instantly, creating a golden, crisp exterior crust while locking a moist, airy texture inside.
No, it does not. The Brod & Taylor Baking Steel comes pre-treated and baked with flaxseed oil at the factory, making it completely non-stick and ready to use immediately. Applying a light wipe of oil after routine cleanings will help preserve this seasoning layer indefinitely.
Once cooled, scrape off any baked-on flour or cheese bits, rinse briefly with warm water and a touch of soap, wipe dry immediately, and place it in a warm oven for a few minutes to ensure zero moisture remains before storage.
Absolutely! Baking steels are world-renowned for making incredible pizzas. The rapid, conductive heat transfers into the pizza dough instantly, crisping up the bottom crust in minutes and yielding a professional, wood-fired style pizza experience at home.

Brod & Taylor Baking Steel Max | SC-811
Bring professional artisan brick-oven results straight to your home baking routine.
The Brod & Taylor Baking Steel Max is meticulously designed for passionate home bakers who strive for flawless results. Forged from high-grade solid steel with excellent thermal kinetics, it ensures that whether you are baking crusty sourdough boules, soft baguettes, or artisanal pizzas, you effortlessly achieve a dramatic oven spring, a golden crispy crust, and a perfectly pillowy crumb.
Commercial-Deck Performance
Solid steel profiles offer blazing heat transfer rates, charging quickly to project a massive column of thermal energy that creates professional-grade oven spring and crisp crust textures.

Blistered Crust & Airy Crumb
High-efficiency bottom heat output transfers evenly into the heart of your loaves, maximizing early steam expandability to produce an incredibly airy, tender crumb interior.
Lightweight & Maneuverable
Smartly balanced at just 4kg, this maximized steel surface area delivers elite structural performance while remaining easy to lift, slide, and position across standard home oven racks.
Baking Shell Synchronization
Pairs flawlessly with the official Brod & Taylor Baking Shell to lock in targeted, dense moisture zones—giving your loaves professional, glossy, and beautifully split ears.
Milled Solid Steel Core
Constructed entirely from premium, heavy-duty industrial solid steel plates to guarantee stable, warp-resistant heat distribution across countless high-temperature baking sessions.
Perfect 14" x 14" Multi-Use Fit
The highly requested square profile fits perfectly on standard kitchen grids. It provides an ideal canvas for multi-loaf pan arrangements or baking blistering-hot Neapolitan pizzas.