Quick Answer

Place the Gozney Dome Ornament inside your Dome XL oven near the flame to reflect heat toward your food, improving crust browning and baking evenness—while adding a festive touch to your outdoor cooking setup.

Why Use an Ornament for Baking?

The Dome Ornament is a ceramic replica modeled after the iconic Gozney Dome. While it's designed as a holiday decoration, its dense ceramic material can absorb and radiate heat inside the oven. Placed strategically, it acts as a small heat sink or reflector, helping to balance temperature in spots that might otherwise be cooler.

This works especially well in the Dome XL, where the large cooking surface can have hot and cold zones. The ornament won't replace a baking steel, but it can subtly improve heat distribution for smaller items like flatbreads, cookies, or roasted vegetables.

Limitations to Keep in Mind

The ornament is small (55x47x54mm) and not intended as a primary heat management tool. It won't significantly change oven temperature or compensate for poor fire management. Use it as a supplementary aid, not a substitute for proper preheating or flame control.

Because it's a collectible item, avoid placing it directly in the hottest part of the fire for extended periods—ceramic can crack under extreme thermal shock. Let it warm gradually with the oven.

Step-by-Step: Using the Dome Ornament for Baking

  1. Preheat your Dome XL as usual: Fire up your Dome XL and bring it to your target baking temperature (typically 500-700°F for pizza, 350-450°F for roasting). Let the oven stabilize for at least 20-30 minutes. Common mistake: Placing the ornament in a cold oven and then firing up can cause thermal shock. Always preheat first.
  2. Position the ornament near the flame: Using long tongs or a heat-resistant glove, place the Dome Ornament on the oven floor about 4-6 inches from the fire, off to one side. This lets it absorb heat without blocking airflow. Checkpoint: Make sure the ornament is stable and won't roll. Its flat base helps, but test before loading food.
  3. Bake with the ornament in place: Cook your pizza, flatbread, or vegetables as usual. The ornament will radiate stored heat toward the food, potentially improving bottom crust color and reducing hot spots. Common mistake: Expecting dramatic changes. The effect is subtle—best for smaller items or when you want a bit more evenness.
  4. Remove and cool the ornament after baking: Once done, use tongs to take the ornament out of the oven. Place it on a heat-safe surface to cool completely before handling or storing. Checkpoint: Never quench a hot ceramic ornament with water—it can crack. Let it air cool.

  • Dome Ornament: Modeled after Gozney’s iconic Dome, this special-edition replica is designed as a tree ornament or collectible, dimensions 55x47x54mm. Its small ceramic body can be used inside the Dome XL to absorb and radiate heat, helping to even out baking for smaller dishes.

    Dome Ornament

    Dome Ornament