Brod & Taylor
Brod & Taylor - Bread Steel Max
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Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14" x 14" x 0.15" (35.5 x 35.5 x 0.4 cm) |
| Weight | 8.6lb (4kg) |
Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Max
Heavy-Duty Baking Steel for Maximum Heat Retention | Professional-Level Bread & Pizza 🍞🔥
The Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Max is designed for bakers who want maximum heat performance and consistent results. Built from ultra-thick steel, it delivers superior heat retention and transfer, helping you achieve better oven spring, crisp crusts, and even baking across a wide range of recipes.
Unlike traditional baking stones, the Bread Steel Max heats faster, stores more energy, and transfers heat more efficiently, making it ideal for artisan bread, pizza, and high-temperature baking.
Its precision-engineered design provides a stable, durable surface that performs consistently over time, making it a long-term upgrade for serious home bakers.
Why Order from Design & Grace?
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🇺🇸 Thoughtfully Designed Kitchen Tools
🚚 Fast Shipping from Our Texas Warehouse
📞 Real Customer Support
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Signature Features
Ultra-Thick Steel Construction – Exceptional heat retention and thermal stability
High Heat Performance – Ideal for bread, pizza, and high-temperature baking
Improved Oven Spring – Delivers stronger rise and better structure
Even Heat Distribution – Reduces hot spots for consistent results
Durable Design – Built for long-term use without cracking or degrading
Multi-Use Surface – Suitable for bread, pizza, roasting, and more
Why Choose This Product
This is ideal for bakers who want to push performance further with maximum heat retention and consistency.
If you want:
- Stronger oven spring and crust development
- Better results with larger loaves
- A high-performance surface for pizza and bread
The Bread Steel Max delivers professional-level baking performance at home.
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. 8.6 lbs
• Use: Bread, pizza, and high-heat baking
• Heat Performance: High thermal mass and conductivity
• Compatibility: Standard home ovens
• Durability: Long-lasting, crack-resistant design
• Origin: Designed in USA
What You’ll Receive
Brod & Taylor Bread Steel Max
Care Instructions
Support from Design & Grace
From Our Founder
“If you’re serious about baking, heat matters. This gives you a level of performance that’s hard to get with standard baking surfaces.”
– 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.
Take Your Baking Further
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For bakers looking to go beyond the basics, the Brod & Taylor Countertop Dough Sheeter brings precision and consistency to dough preparation.
Designed for serious home bakers, it makes laminated doughs like croissants and pastries easier to achieve, while also improving consistency across pizza, pasta, and more.
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.
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