Dough scraper
A spatula is a kitchen tool for distributing doughs , creams , pastes and other viscous products. It is mostly used to smoothly spread masses evenly on tarts or cakes , for example to spread and smooth chocolate , gelatine or cream . It is also suitable for completely emptying mixing vessels and clean scraping out of dough mixers.
Dough scraper with handle
Dough scrapers with handles are also called dough spatulas, and rubber scrapers with a rubber or soft plastic attachment. Dough spatulas consist of a flexible, rectangular plate, usually made of rubber or silicone , with a handle made of plastic, wood or stainless steel. Silicone spatulas are also suitable for hot masses such as caramel because of their heat resistance .
Dough scraper without handle
Dough scraper without a handle is also called dough card , backhorn , croissant (both names in the baking trade) or Schlesinger (in the butcher's trade, after the Schlesinger bone, the shoulder blade extension of the calf. This bone was used as a dough scraper in earlier times). A dough scraper consists of a flat, semicircular or rectangular plate with two rounded corners. As the material is plastic and stainless steel widespread. Metal dough scrapers are usually equipped with a plastic or wooden handle.
