{"product_id":"bazalt-zuzalek","title":"Basalt Steam Stones \/ Basalt Aggregates for Bread Baking (2 kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to bake artisanal sourdough bread at home with a blistering, glossy crust and an impressive ear? The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 kg \u003cstrong\u003eBasalt Steam Stone Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the ultimate natural heat-retention medium designed to produce instant, heavy steam in domestic ovens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating a moist environment during the first phase of baking is essential for achieving maximum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoven spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping the dough pliable, and allowing the score to open fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Basalt Stones for Baking Steam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Heat Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural volcanic basalt rocks absorb intense heat and sustain it consistently throughout the bake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximized Surface Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAngular, crushed rock shapes create a vast contact area, instantly vaporizing boiling water into thick steam clouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural \u0026amp; Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThoroughly washed, chemical-free volcanic stones safe for high-temperature baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal 2 kg Pack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfectly portioned to fill a standard loaf tin, skillet, or cast-iron tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use \u003c\/strong\u003eBasalt Steam Stones in Your Oven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place the basalt stones into a heat-safe metal, stainless steel, or cast-iron pan on the bottom rack of your oven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Caution: Do not use glass or ceramic dishes, as extreme thermal shock will cause them to shatter!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Preheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preheat your oven along with the stones to your baking temperature (approx. 230–250 °C \/ 445–480 °F) for at least 30–45 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Steam:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When loading your loaf, carefully pour 100–200 ml of boiling water directly onto the preheated stones and close the oven door immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Natural Volcanic Basalt Aggregates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e2 kg (4.4 lbs) net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimized for baking steam trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sourdough bread, baguettes, rolls, and artisan pastry baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 kg of basalt steam stones only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The metal baking pan and bread shown in product images are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breadculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55095327031634,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1095\/0161\/2370\/files\/IMG_4019.jpg?v=1792134114","url":"https:\/\/breadculture.eu\/products\/bazalt-zuzalek","provider":"Breadculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}