Brod & Taylor

Brod & Taylor - Bread Steel Original

$79.00
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Specifications
Specification Detail
- Dimensions 14" x 14" x 0.1" / 35.5 x 35.5 x 0.25 cm
- Weight 5.6lb / 2.5kg

Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Original

Lightweight Baking Steel for Everyday Use | Consistent Bread & Pizza Results 🍞🔥

The Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Original is designed for bakers who want improved heat performance in a lightweight, easy-to-use format. Built from solid steel, it provides better heat transfer than traditional baking stones, helping you achieve more consistent results with bread, pizza, and everyday baking.

Compared to thicker steels, the Original offers a more manageable weight while still delivering excellent baking performance. It heats efficiently, provides even cooking, and is simple to handle, making it ideal for regular use in home kitchens.

Its durable construction ensures long-term reliability, making it a practical upgrade for anyone looking to improve their baking results without added complexity.


Why Order from Design & Grace?

✅ Authorized Dealer
🇺🇸 Thoughtfully Designed Kitchen Tools
🚚 Fast Shipping from Our Texas Warehouse
📞 Real Customer Support
🧡 Trusted Source for Premium Kitchen Equipment


Signature Features

Solid Steel Construction – Improved heat transfer compared to traditional baking stones

Lightweight Design – Easier to handle and reposition in the oven

Even Heat Distribution – Helps deliver consistent baking results

Versatile Use – Ideal for bread, pizza, and general baking

Durable Build – Long-lasting performance without cracking or wear

Everyday Practicality – Designed for frequent use in home kitchens


Why Choose This Product

This is ideal for bakers who want better performance than a baking stone in a lighter, more manageable format.

If you want:

  • Improved crust and baking consistency
  • A lightweight, easy-to-use baking surface
  • A practical upgrade for everyday baking

The Bread Steel Original delivers reliable performance in a simple, approachable design.


Which One is Right for You?

Bread Steel – Lightweight and easy to handle, designed for everyday baking. At approximately 5.6 lbs, it’s simple to move in and out of the oven, making it a great choice for home bakers who want a practical, high-performance baking surface without extra weight.

Bread Steel Max – Built for maximum heat retention and larger bakes. At approximately 8.6 lbs, its thicker construction stores more heat, making it ideal for bigger loaves, higher-temperature baking, and achieving a crisp, restaurant-quality pizza crust.


Key Specifications

• Product Type: Baking steel
• Material: Heavy-duty steel
• Weight: approx. 5.6 lbs
• Use: Bread, pizza, and everyday baking
• Heat Performance: Efficient heat transfer and even distribution
• Compatibility: Standard home ovens
• Durability: Long-lasting, crack-resistant design
• Origin: Designed in USA


What You’ll Receive

Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Original
Care Instructions
Support from Design & Grace


From Our Founder

“This is a great step up from a baking stone. It’s easy to use, easy to handle, and makes a noticeable difference in results.”
– Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace


Ships from Texas with Confidence

We carefully pack and ship premium kitchen equipment from our Texas facility using fast, reliable carriers. Our team is here to support you before and after your purchase.

Complete Your Brod & Taylor Setup

Build out your kitchen with Brod & Taylor’s precision-designed tools. From bread baking and knife sharpening to coffee and tea, explore a curated range built for consistency, performance, and everyday use.

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Brod & Taylor Product Information & FAQs


Helpful information about Brod & Taylor products, bread baking tools, care, and buying with confidence from Design & Grace.

Who are Brod & Taylor?

Brod & Taylor are a small team of designers and engineers focused on solving specific challenges in the kitchen. They’re best known for creating the original folding proofer, designed to give home bakers precise control over fermentation. Since then, they’ve expanded into a range of thoughtfully engineered tools, all built around consistency, simplicity, and reliable performance at home.

Buying with Confidence from Design & Grace

Design & Grace are an Authorized Brod & Taylor USA Dealer and online retailer. Every product we sell is genuine, brand new, and backed by full manufacturer warranties. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you choose the right product and support you long after your purchase.

What makes Brod & Taylor products different?

Brod & Taylor focus on solving real problems in the kitchen, particularly around temperature control and consistency. Their tools are thoughtfully engineered, easy to use, and designed to deliver professional-level results in a home environment.

Do I need a proofing box for sourdough?

A proofing box isn’t essential, but it makes a significant difference. Sourdough is highly sensitive to temperature, and a controlled environment helps ensure consistent fermentation, better structure, and more predictable results.

What is the Sourdough Home used for?

The Sourdough Home is designed to maintain a precise temperature for your starter. It keeps your starter active and consistent, reducing daily variation and helping you bake with more confidence.

What does a bread steel do?

A bread steel stores and delivers strong, even heat from below your dough during baking. This improves oven spring, helps develop a better crust, and creates more consistent results compared to standard baking trays.

How do baking shells improve bread baking?

Baking shells trap steam around your dough during the early stage of baking. This allows the bread to expand fully before the crust sets, resulting in better rise, improved texture, and a crisp, crackling crust.

Are Brod & Taylor products easy to use at home?

Yes. While the results are professional-level, the products are designed to be simple and intuitive. Most require minimal setup and quickly become part of a regular baking routine

Are Design & Grace an authorized Brod & Taylor dealer?

Yes. Design & Grace is an authorized retailer of Brod & Taylor products. All items are genuine, backed by manufacturer support, and shipped directly from the U.S.

How fast is shipping?

We offer fast and free shipping for orders over $30 across the USA on qualifying orders. Orders placed before 2pm CST typically ship the same day.