A specialized cooking surface, crafted typically from ceramic, stone, or cordierite, is engineered for use on an outdoor grill. It facilitates the baking of flatbreads and pizzas through radiant heat distribution, emulating the performance of a traditional wood-fired oven. The device is placed directly on the grill grates and preheated before placing dough or food upon its surface.
Employing such a surface offers several advantages. It assists in creating a crisp crust, preventing sogginess often encountered with direct grill cooking. The even heat distribution minimizes hot spots, promoting uniform cooking. Historically, similar implements have been utilized for centuries in various cultures to bake bread and flatbreads over open flames, demonstrating a consistent need for controlled heat in outdoor cooking applications.