Bench scraper

A stiff metal rectangle with a handle along the top edge. Divides dough, cleans flour and dough off the work surface, smooths the sides of frosted cakes, and portions soft dough evenly. One of the most versatile tools in the baker's kit.

Bench scraper
  • dividing dough
  • cleaning work surface
  • smoothing cake sides
  • portioning
  • Scrape in one clean pull.
  • Wet blade slightly for smoother cake side.

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