Customer Reviews
Must-Have for Pizza Lovers!
I've been making homemade pizzas for years, and this 12-inch Bamboo Pizza Peel from Hawkins Woodshop has completely changed the game for me. The quality is outstanding right out of the box—it's solid bamboo that feels sturdy and well-crafted, with a smooth finish that doesn't catch the dough. It has a nice weight to it but isn’t too heavy, and you can really tell it's built to last through many pizza nights. There's no flimsy feel here. What I appreciate most is how easy it is to put the pizza together right on the peel. I sprinkle a little flour, roll out my dough, and then add sauce, cheese, and toppings—all without anything shifting around. A gentle shake and it slides right into the oven like a pro. My pizzas go from amateur to looking like they came from a pizzeria. I used to struggle with parchment paper or trying to transfer floppy pizzas with my hands or a cookie sheet, but those days are gone. Every pizza has come out intact, with a crust and no lost toppings. If you enjoy making pizza at home, do yourself a favor and get this peel. It's affordable and durable, making the whole process way more enjoyable. I highly recommend it!
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This worked just right for making pizza at home!
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Better than my metal peel for launching pizzas!
I'm really happy with my purchase. The price was lower than other options, and the build quality is solid. It's the width for my Ooni. I use this wooden peel to build and launch my pizzas, and then rotate and remove them with a metal turning peel. Just a bit about me—I’m an IT guy in my middle ages who loves making pizza and worked in a pizza place ages ago. Even with that experience, I sometimes struggle with dough sticking to the metal peel, which can mess up the toppings. When the dough sits on the metal for too long, it can rip or stick. The wood helps with that since it absorbs some moisture, so the dough can sit longer without sticking. We often have pizza parties where the kids create their own pies, and with this peel, they don’t have to rush. Pro tip: dust your peel and dough ball with a mix of half flour and half semolina. Before you launch your pizza, give the peel a shake to check for sticking. I also use a metal turning peel to rotate or take out pizzas since this wooden one has a pretty thick edge, making it tricky to get under a pie. The finish is nice, and it feels heavy, so I think it'll hold up for a long time. Plus, it looks good enough for serving cheese and charcuterie!
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This peel is awesome. I can slide my pizza in and out of the oven without any issue.
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Great Tool for Making Pizza at Home
The 12-inch Bamboo Pizza Peel has completely transformed the way I make pizza at home. It’s designed so well that it's a must-have for any pizza lover. This peel looks great and is eco-friendly since it's made from bamboo, which is both durable and sustainable. It's sturdy but not heavy, making it easy to slide pizzas in and out of the oven. The size is just right for standard homemade pizzas, providing enough space without being too bulky. I love the tapered edge; it really helps with getting the pizza on and off the baking surface smoothly. What’s is that it’s also versatile. I use it as a cutting and serving board too, which makes it a great multitasker in the kitchen. The surface is nice and smooth, so it doesn’t dull my pizza cutter, which is a plus for both the peel and the cutter. Cleaning it is a piece of cake. The bamboo doesn’t absorb smells or stains, which is for kitchen tools. I just wash it by hand and occasionally add some mineral oil to keep it in good shape. In short, this Bamboo Pizza Peel is a tool for anyone who enjoys making pizza at home. Its lightweight build, ideal size, and multifunctional use truly make it a great addition to my kitchen.
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Awesome tool
This works perfectly. The pizza slides off easily with just a little flour.
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Peel Pleasure
Great peel. Pizza goes in and out of oven easily
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Good size, easy for the kids to use, nice looking, easy to wash.
Perfect for at home personal pizzas with the grandkids.
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Great quality
The thickness and size is just perfect. The bamboo is a lovely colour and quality. Can't fault it
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Works best for launching pizza with a little flour. Better than a metal peel for launching.
I previously ordered another 12 peel that was 12" on the width, but only 10" on the length of the paddle. So, too much of the dough would hang over at one end or the other and the peel was returned. This paddle is better as the paddle length is only an inch or so short of 12". Although I have a wider pizza peel, my current outdoor oven will accommodate only a 12" peel. I can deal with the paddle being a bit short. I prefer a wood pizza peel for delivery to the oven since the pizza dough is less likely to stick as long as you coat the peel with flour and don't leave the pizza sitting on the peel for too long. For retrieval of the pizza from the oven, I prefer a metal peel since it is much easier to get it under the pizza. Since this pizza peel is made of bamboo wood, I suggest that it is treated with a coating of either mineral oil or a wood oil to prevent drying and cracking. I hope this review was helpful for you.
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Perfect Fit for Pizza Stone!
This bamboo pizza peel works perfectly with my pizza stone and makes transferring pizzas in and out of the oven easy and stress-free. The surface is smooth and sturdy, and with a little cornmeal or flour, the pizza slides right off without sticking. It feels well-made and lightweight, which makes it comfortable to use. The only downside is the handle is a bit short, so you have to get closer to the oven than I’d prefer when placing or removing the pizza. That said, it still does the job beautifully and performs exactly as it should. Overall, it’s a great peel and a solid value — I’d give it five stars if the handle were just a little longer. Highly recommend for anyone using a pizza stone at home! 🍕
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Great tool
Works great. Pizza slides right off with little flour
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