Alright, let me tell you about my latest little project: the dough cutter scraper. I know, sounds super basic, but trust me, it’s been more useful than I thought it would be.
So, it all started when I was making pizza dough, again. I always end up with bits of dough stuck all over my counter, and I was tired of using a knife that just mushed everything around or a flimsy spatula that couldn’t get under the sticky bits. I thought, “There’s gotta be a better way!” That’s when the idea of making my own dough cutter scraper popped into my head.
First thing I did was rummage through my garage. Found an old piece of fairly thick, flexible plastic. I think it was part of an old bin lid or something? Anyway, it seemed sturdy enough and was definitely food-safe after a good scrubbing. I figured, “Why not?”
Next, I grabbed a marker and roughly sketched out the shape I wanted. Nothing fancy, just a rectangle with slightly rounded corners and one edge a bit sharper than the others for getting under the dough. I measured it out to be about 6 inches wide and 4 inches tall – seemed like a good size for my counter space.
Then came the cutting. This was the trickiest part. The plastic was pretty tough, so I used a utility knife. Took my time, making multiple passes along the lines until I finally cut all the way through. Let me tell you, my hand was aching after that! I smoothed out the edges with some sandpaper. Didn’t want any sharp bits.
After shaping the plastic, I focused on making the scraping edge as clean and sharp as possible. Used a finer grit sandpaper for this, really focusing on getting a good, even edge. I even tested it on a small bit of dried dough to see if it would lift it cleanly.
Finally, I gave the whole thing a good wash with soap and water. And boom! My very own dough cutter scraper. Nothing fancy, but definitely functional.
I’ve been using it for everything – pizza dough, bread dough, even just cleaning up flour spills. It works like a charm! Gets under the sticky bits way better than anything I’ve used before. Plus, it’s easy to clean. I just rinse it off and let it air dry.
Honestly, I was surprised at how easy and useful this little project turned out to be. It probably cost me zero dollars since I already had the plastic and sandpaper lying around. And now I have a handy tool that makes my baking life a little bit easier. That’s a win in my book!
So, if you’re tired of struggling with sticky dough and messy counters, give this a try. You might be surprised at how much you like it.
