Bread-Bakers v108.n035.7

I use six unglazed quarry tiles (each about 6"x6", from Home 
Depot).  I lay them on the oven's middle shelf.  I've used one set 
for about 3.5 years. They hold up fine.  Also, we have not suffered 
any ill health effects, so they're *probably* safe.

I also put three tiles in an old heavy gauge baking pan and put the 
pan on the oven's bottom shelf.  After putting the loaves in, I pour 
a cup of hot water into the tray and quickly close the door.  (WEAR 
OVEN MITTS!)  I prefer doing this to spraying because a. the method 
generates more steam and b. I don't need to open & spray several 
times (as called for in Breadbaker's Apprentice).

Andy Nguyen