Baking stone

[3] Baking stones are used much like cookie sheets, but may absorb additional moisture for crispier food.

Because of the possibility of rapid temperature change,[12] baking stones should not be left in an oven while it is in self cleaning mode.

[13] Baking stones can be cleaned with a dry brush or scouring pad followed by plain hot water.

[13] Because it is porous, a baking stone will absorb any fluid it contacts,[5] including detergent.

Small pizza stones can be purchased to fit any conventional cooking oven or an enclosed barbecue-style grill.