A Biscotto pizza stone, also known as Biscotto di Sorrento, is a traditional, handmade stone used in wood-fired pizza ovens to create authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Unlike mass-produced ceramic or cordierite stones, Biscotto stones are made from natural clay sourced from Italy, specifically designed to withstand high heat while absorbing moisture from the dough — giving you that perfect, airy crust with slight char and no burning underneath.
🌍 Where Do Biscotto Stones Come From?
These stones are crafted in the Campania region of Southern Italy, where the clay is known for its high porosity and heat resistance. Italian artisans shape, dry, and fire each stone using centuries-old methods. The result? A natural, breathable stone that helps replicate the performance of a traditional Neapolitan pizzeria oven in your own backyard.
🔬 How Is Biscotto Different from Other Pizza Stones?
| Feature | Biscotto Stone | Cordierite/Ceramic Stone |
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| Material | Natural Italian clay | Industrial ceramic/cordierite |
| Moisture Absorption | ✅ Excellent | ❌ Limited |
| Heat Distribution | ✅ Even and consistent | ⚠️ Often uneven |
| Risk of Burning Base | ❌ Very low | ⚠️ High at extreme heat |
| Ideal for Neapolitan Pizza | ✅ Yes | ❌ No, often too harsh |
Why it matters: If you're using high-heat ovens like Ooni, Gozney, Effeuno, or wood-fired models, a Biscotto stone prevents burning and preserves dough hydration, giving you that soft, blistered crust every time.
🔥 Benefits of Using a Biscotto Pizza Stone
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✔️ Prevents burnt pizza bottoms
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✔️ Absorbs excess moisture for crispy yet soft crusts
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✔️ Ideal for 800–950°F pizza ovens
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✔️ Authentic Neapolitan results
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✔️ Made from 100% natural Italian clay
🛒 Shop Our Biscotto Pizza Stones
We stock three sizes of premium Biscotto pizza stones, designed to fit a variety of ovens:
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Biscotto Stone – Small (12") 32 x 32 x 2cm
Perfect for portable ovens like Ooni or Gozney Roccbox. (please measure the oven before ordering)
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Biscotto Stone – Medium (13.5") 39 x 34.5 x 2.5cm (please measure the oven before ordering)
Great for larger gas, wood-fired & Electric pizza ovens.
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Effeuno Biscotto Stone – Medium (13.5") 39 x 34.5 x 2.5cm (please measure the oven before ordering) Great for larger gas, wood-fired & Electric pizza ovens.
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👉 All of our stones are handcrafted in Italy and shipped with care to ensure quality and durability.