"Drew Cutter" > wrote in message
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> How close can you get to the required temperature without it affecting
> what you are cooking ? I thinking of things that require about 450 degree
> . Would the use of cast iron help to get to the required temperature ?
> calzone , Chicago style pizza .


If you preheat something like a cast iron griddle or pan, it *might* help
you get away with temp being too low. But, obviously, it's not going to
"raise" the temperature.

Why are you asking this question? Is your oven broken?