Pizza Peel GuideIf you love baking or grilling homemade pizza, then a pizza peel is one of the must have tools that will make your life easier and insure that your masterpiece doesn't get damaged right out of the oven. It also makes for a nice restaurant-style presentation when you serve your pie on it. Here's a run-down of the best pizza peels:
 - This pizza peel by Sassafras is
probably the most popular model available. Not
surprising since it is reasonably priced, made of
natural wood, and large enough for family sized pizza
pies! It measures 14" X 24".
Mario Batali The Italian Kitchen Collection Pizza
Peel
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces Pizza Peel
 - A very simple and affordable pizza
peel, the Norpro is made of natural wood and features
tapered edges. It measures 14"X 23" and has a
leather cord on the handle for convenient storing.
 - This is much like the other Epicurean
Pizza Peel shown above except that it is done in a slate
instead of a natural color. It measures 23" X 14"
and has a hole in the handle for easy storing.
 - If you are looking for a classy
looking pizza peel, this Ironwood Gourmet one is probably
your best bet. Made from Acacia Wood, the peel
measures 14" X 14" and has warm, attractive patterns in
the wood. A gromet and leather loop in the handle
make storing a breeze.
 - This great pizza peel is made out of
bamboo, making it not only extremely durable but also an
environmentally friendly option. Measuring 21" X
13.5", it features a folding handle and beveled
edges.
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- This one is highly rated and costs a
little more than the Sassafras model. It is made of
wood and stainless steel and has a handle that folds which
makes it easier to store it. Measuring 12 3/4" X 16
1/2", this peel will hold a decent sized
pizza.
- Another monster size peel, this one by
Epicurean measures 23" X 14". Made from natural wood
fiber, this one is a little lighter than it looks.
The handle features a hole to make it easy to store.
Other Cool Pizza Making Accessories and Stuff that we love:
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- Authentic pizza flour straight from
Italy! Sold by the case at Amazon.com. Ten
bags cost approximately $30.
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- A good pizza stone can make all the
difference when it comes to making pizza. This 4
piece set includes a stone, pizza cutter, pizza peel, and
a rack.
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- This is a really great Pizza Cookbook. Not
only does it have a ton of great recipes for all types of
pizza (including thick crust, thin crust, and deep dish)
and a bunch of unique topping ideas, it also includes a
bunch of tips and information about using pizza peels,
stones, tiles, pans, grills, etc. Plus there are
step by step instructions for dough tossing.