Aluminium screen
A lightweight, air-permeable pan-alternative that firms the base more than a solid tray without needing a preheated stone or steel.
Material and heat transfer
Perforated aluminium mesh
Allows direct hot-air contact with the dough's underside through the perforations
Preheat: Typically used unheated, straight from room temperature
Crust effect
Produces a firmer base than a solid tray, since hot air reaches the dough directly through the mesh
Care
Wash and dry to prevent oxidation build-up
- Less bottom crisping than stone, steel, or a well-seasoned pan