We like baking stones well enough, but cast iron skillets yield crusty, crisp pies. Small pans can be used for personal pizzas, etc. Look for Lodge or Wagnerware at garage sales. The older the better and the best are American made. Warm milk and yeast Most recipes for yeast coffeecakes call for yeast to be dissolved in warm milk.
Milk makes yeast sluggish.
This applies to all baking. Double up on your baking sheets. This insulates your baking and prevents scorching. Ideally, the top sheet should be covered with parchment . You can bake delicate cookies on the bottom rack with little or no difficulty.