Ooni Bamboo Peel
Ooni
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A bamboo launch peel. Wood grips flour less than cool metal, so a wet dough is less likely to stick while you build the pizza on it.
About the Ooni Bamboo Peel
The Ooni bamboo peel is a launch peel made of wood, which grips flour less than cool metal, so a wet dough is less likely to stick while you build the pizza on it. Bamboo is the forgiving choice for the step beginners find hardest.
Wood peels are launch-only, since they are too thick to slide cleanly under a baking pizza to turn it. Many cooks build and launch on bamboo, then turn with a thin metal peel. As a first peel, the extra stick resistance is a real help.
Specifications
Strengths
- Wood grips flour less, so dough sticks less
- Forgiving for beginners building a pizza
- Doubles as a serving board
Watch for
- Too thick to use for turning
- Needs drying and occasional oiling to last
- Launch only, one job
Common questions
Is a wood or bamboo peel better for beginners?
Yes, for launching. Wood and bamboo grip flour less than cool metal, so a raw dough is less likely to stick while you build and dress the pizza, which is where beginners most often struggle. Use it to launch, then turn with a thin metal peel once the pizza is on the stone.
How do you care for a bamboo pizza peel?
Wipe it rather than soaking it, dry it fully before storing, and rub in a little food-safe oil now and then to stop it drying out and cracking. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Treated simply, a bamboo peel lasts for years and also serves as a cutting or serving board.
