Chef Pomodoro Aluminium Peel, folding handle
Chef Pomodoro
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A wide aluminium peel whose handle folds flat for storage, a cheap, well-reviewed first peel for a home oven or outdoor oven.
About the Chef Pomodoro Aluminium Peel, folding handle
The Chef Pomodoro aluminum peel is a wide 14 inch launch peel whose handle folds flat for storage, a practical touch for a bulky tool. It is a cheap, well-reviewed first peel for either a home oven or an outdoor pizza oven.
Aluminum slides under a pizza easily and the wide blade suits larger pies. The folding handle is the standout feature at this price, making it easy to tuck into a drawer rather than leaning it in a corner. A sensible, affordable starting peel.
Specifications
Strengths
- Wide 14 inch blade for larger pizzas
- Handle folds flat for easy storage
- Cheap and highly reviewed
Watch for
- Solid blade, so no flour-shedding
- Folding joint is one more thing to keep clean
- Metal grips wet dough more than wood
Common questions
Is a folding pizza peel handle any good?
For storage, yes. A full-length peel handle is awkward to stow, so a handle that folds flat lets the Chef Pomodoro peel fit in a drawer. The joint is sturdy enough for normal use; just keep it clean of dough and flour so it folds smoothly.
Is an aluminum or wood peel better for launching?
Wood grips flour less, so a wet dough is a little less likely to stick to it during a slow build. Thin aluminum, like this peel, slides under a pizza more easily and is simpler to clean. For a first launch peel either works; flour it well and do not let the dough sit.
