De Buyer Stainless Steel 12cm Straight Dough Scraper

Dough Scraper

A reliable dough scraper is one of those simple kitchen tools that makes baking so much easier. The De Buyer Stainless Steel 12cm Straight Dough Scraper is designed for dividing, lifting and handling dough, helping you work more neatly and efficiently when making homemade bread, pizza and pastries.

The sturdy stainless steel blade has a straight, firm edge that cuts cleanly through dough, making it easy to portion bread rolls, divide pizza dough or transfer pastry from your worktop. It's particularly useful when working with sticky bread dough, allowing you to lift and fold the mixture without constantly reaching for more flour.

Beyond baking, this versatile bench scraper is brilliant for gathering chopped vegetables, transferring prepared ingredients into a pan and clearing flour or leftover dough from your work surface. Its compact 12cm blade and comfortable handle make it easy to control, even when working in smaller spaces.

Key Features:

• De Buyer straight dough scraper with a 12cm blade width.
• Durable stainless steel blade.
• Rigid, straight cutting edge.
• Compact design for precise handling.
• Suitable for bread making, pastry preparation and general kitchen tasks.
• Reusable alternative to disposable dough-handling tools.

Usage Ideas:

• Homemade Sourdough Bread: Divide your sourdough into even portions before shaping individual loaves or rolls.
• Pizza Dough Preparation: Cut freshly made pizza dough into equal-sized balls ready for proving and stretching.
• Fresh Pasta Making: Use the scraper to gather loose flour and bring your pasta dough together while kneading.
• Vegetable Preparation: Scoop up finely chopped onions, herbs or garlic and transfer them neatly from your chopping board to the pan.

What's the difference between a dough scraper and a bench scraper?

The terms are often used interchangeably, particularly for rigid stainless steel scrapers. A bench scraper typically has a straight metal blade and handle, making it suitable for cutting dough and cleaning work surfaces. Flexible plastic dough scrapers are generally better suited to removing mixtures from bowls and working around curved surfaces.

How can a dough scraper help when working with high-hydration bread dough?

High-hydration dough contains a greater proportion of water, which can make it particularly sticky and difficult to handle. A stainless steel dough scraper helps you lift, turn and fold the dough while minimising direct contact with your hands. This can also reduce the temptation to add unnecessary flour, which would change the dough's hydration.

Can a stainless steel dough scraper be used on wooden or stone worktops?

Yes, but it's important to use a gentle technique. Keep the blade relatively flat against the surface and avoid applying excessive downward pressure, particularly on softer wooden worktops or delicate finishes. For surfaces that scratch easily, a flexible plastic scraper may be a better choice.