Okay, so I’ve been getting into baking lately, especially sourdough. And let me tell you, dealing with sticky dough was a nightmare. It was all over my hands, the counter, everywhere! I tried using a silicone spatula, but it just wasn’t cutting it. The dough would stick, and I’d end up with a mess.
Then, I saw a baker on YouTube using this thing called a “dough scraper metal” and I was like, “I need that in my life!” So, I hopped online and ordered one. It wasn’t expensive, just a simple metal blade with a handle.
My First Try
When it arrived, I was so excited to try it out. I made a batch of my usual sourdough, and when it came time to shape it, I grabbed my new metal scraper. Game. Changer.
- First, I used it to divide the dough. It sliced right through, clean and easy. No more tugging and pulling!
- Then, I used the edge to scrape the dough off my work surface. Seriously, it picked up everything. No more sticky residue left behind!
- I even used it to help shape the loaves. The straight edge helped me create tension on the surface of the dough, which is supposed to give you a better rise.
I’m not gonna lie, my shaping skills still need work, but the metal scraper made the whole process so much easier and cleaner. I was able to lift, move, and shape the dough without it sticking to everything. And cleanup? A breeze! Just a quick rinse, and it was good to go.
I used to spend half my time cleaning up the mess the dough caused, and sometimes, when I found it difficult to handle, I was so frustrated that I almost gave up * With this metal scraper, things are starting to get better.
Honestly, if you’re baking bread, especially sticky doughs, you need a metal dough scraper. It’s such a simple tool, but it makes a world of difference. I’m so glad I got one!
