Wooden, Perforated, and Turning Peels — When to Use Each
Learn when to use wooden, perforated and turning pizza peels with Glowen Academy, from launching dough to turning pizza in the oven.
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Instructions
In this video, we explain the purpose of three essential peels:
Wooden peel — ideal for preparing and launching pizzas
Perforated peel — removes excess flour for a cleaner bake
Turning peel — used for rotating pizza, shielding crusts, and handling wood
You’ll also see how to rotate a pizza properly inside the oven and how a turning peel helps prevent burning when working with strong flames.
Key takeaway:
Each peel has a role — using the right one improves every bake.
