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Oxo Good Grips Dough Blender with Blades

Preparing crumb topping is easy as pie with the OXO Good Grips Dough Blender with Blades. Sturdy stainless steel blades quickly cut butter or margarine into dry ingredients such as flour and sugar. The soft handle absorbs pressure and is non-slip for a secure grip.

• Stainless steel blades easily cut butter into dry ingredients
• Soft grip absorbs pressure and is non-slip
• Dishwasher safe

Rating: (out of 40 reviews)

List Price: $ 13.50
Price: $ 10.90

OXO Good Grips Pastry Scraper

Designed to scrape and split bread dough as you work with it on a board, this tool has an extra comfy handle.

• Offers a wide variety of uses; mainly designed to scrape and split bread dough as you work with it on a board
• Can also be used for scraping, crushing, chopping, and even measuring
• Inch increments are listed on the blade for dividing cookie and pastry dough
• Durably made with stainless-steel blade and wide, comfortable nonslip rubber handle; comfortable to hold and work with
• Cleanup is easy since the scraper is dishwasher safe

Rating: (out of 103 reviews)

List Price: $ 9.95
Price: $ 5.99

OXO Good Grips Pastry Scraper Reviews

Review by NuJoi:

Update 8/25/07: I love this so much that I bought a second one! Now I have one for baking and another for everything else. When I cook big meals, I tire of having to rewash it.

This is my second bench scraper. The first was a single sheet of metal that curved to form a handle. The measurements were painted on it. I probably paid for it. After repeated use and trips to the diswasher, the measurements began to wear off and the bottom started to get uneven.

I am so thankful for this version by OXO! There's the obvious sturdy handle, but what I love the most is that the measurements are etched instead of painted. I have to have the measurements because I use bench scrapers to measure the thicknes of dough in addition to cutting product (you'll never cut brownies or bars again with a knife) and cleaning the board. This product is a lot heavier than my previous version and I like the weighty feel.

Dishwasher safe.

Review by Stefohnee:

Yes, it's good at what it does: scraping. As an added bonus, there are measurements on the scraper in case you really need to get precise with the dough you're scraping off the counter. This thing does a great job of cleaning up the countertop after kneading bread and getting flour all over the place. So it really does do more than scraping: you can use it to divide dough, clean gunk off the counter, release sticky dough from a smooth countertop, measuring something that's less than 4" long, fight ninjas, etc.

Buy OXO Good Grips Pastry Scraper now for only $ 5.99!

Norpro Silicone Pastry Mat

Multi purpose silicone mat with measures. Ideal for rolling out dough, chopping, slicing and dicing. Measures dough or crusts from 6" to 15".

• This flexible, nonstick silicone mat offers a myriad of uses in the kitchen
• Printed with measurements on top, from 6 to 15 inches, making it easy to see if freshly rolled dough is the size intended
• Nonstick surface easily releases doughs and crusts without needing to grease or flour beforehand
• Also great for chopping, slicing, and dicing; oven safe to 450 degrees F
• Measures 19-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches, providing ample room to work; hand wash for best care

Rating: (out of 25 reviews)

List Price: $ 11.79
Price: $ 5.00

Norpro Silicone Pastry Mat Reviews

Review by C. Charles:

I purchased two of these and both came with creases that I can't get out and pie dough still sticks to it; especially butter pastry. The third time that I used one at my son's restaurant, I picked it up off of the counter and the entire right side ripped off. (The day before Thanksgiving and I had about a dozen pies to make!)So I guess I will order something a little thicker and more expensive.

Review by Melinda Horton:

This product is not a quality product. The paint on the pastry mat looks like it will scrap off. I'm not sure that's safe for your food, not to mention it's really flimsy so when it's packaged it's folded up and the folds don't go away. Which makes it hard to use with a bunch of creases where it was folded. This item got returned.

Buy Norpro Silicone Pastry Mat now for only $ 5.00!

Ateco Extra Wide Pastry Decorating Tip, Set of 3

For making cannolis, French crullers, whipped cream, pastries, éclairs, deviled eggs, stuffed celery, planked steak, cream puffs and more - instructions are included for making lots of delicious treats. Set includes 2 decorating tips and a 12" plastic-coated pastry bag (washable and reusable). Made by Ateco in the U.S.A.

• Recipes Included for many delicious treats
• Set includes two decorating tips and one 12" pastry bag
• Decorating tips and pastry bag are reusable
• By Ateco
• Made in the USA

Rating: (out of 10 reviews)

Price: $ 5.20

Oxo Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush

Happy with your Pastry Brush but unhappy with how it retains odors and clumps when you clean it? Try the OXO Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush, which works like a natural bristle brush but with the added conveniences of heat resistance, odor resistance and cleanability. Multiple layers of silicone bristles tackle all tasks. Gaps in the center bristles hold liquid as you transfer from bowl to pastry surface, and tapered outer bristles let you brush delicate pastry with ease. The silicone bristles are heat resistant to 600°F so you can spread butter in a hot pan, and the angled Brush head keeps bristles off the countertop. Cleanup is easy in the dishwasher, and these bristles won't clump, frizz or retain odors.

• Gaps in center bristles hold liquids for easy transport and spreading. Tapered outer bristles glide gently over pastries
• Heat resistant to 600 degrees Fahrenheit
• Angled head keeps bristles off countertop
• Easy to clean and odor resistant
• Soft, comfortable grip

Rating: (out of 34 reviews)

List Price: $ 6.99
Price: $ 3.40

Oxo Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush Reviews

Review by L. Knights:

This is a great brush! Maybe I have just had bad luck, but it seems like the "regular" bristle brushes I've used would always shed bristles. On or in the food. Not only that, but they were soooo hard to get clean, they always seemed to keep a fine layer of grease.

This cleans like a dream in the dishwasher.

This brush may not work well for some things, like brushing chocolate into molds, but it works especially well for brushing on butter and is also good for wetting the sides of a pan you are making candy or caramel in or for brushing on glazes. I am thinking of ordering a few more just like it.

Review by NuJoi:

Leave it to OXO to perfect the pastry brush. Silicone always beats natrual bristles because you don't end up with bristles stuck in your food and you can thoroughly clean the brush. Put it in the dishwasher if you want. Try that with a natural bristle brush and you will have a clumpy mess on your hands.

The downside of silicone brushes is that they don't hold the liquid very well. OXO has solved this by adding a layer of silicone between the bristles that suspends the liquid. The liquid is released by the pressure of brushing the food. Cook's Illustrated likens the technology to the bubble wands we used to play with as kids. Who knew?!!

The brush feels comfortable in my hand. Although it is not as nimble as bristle brushes or my William Bounds Sili Gourment, this brush has replaced the William Bounds Sili Gourmet brushes as my favorite.

Buy Oxo Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush now for only $ 3.40!

Wilton Pastry Wheel

Wilton' Better Baking Tools. Essential tools designed to do more. Wilton's new Better Baking Tools are designed with proprietary features that make baking easier. Two edges for smooth or scalloped cuts. Easy rolling axle for smooth cutting. Stainless steel blades.

• Dishwasher safe
• ABS with TPE over-molded non-slip handle
• Stainless blades

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

Price: $ 7.10

Wilton Pastry Wheel Reviews

Review by Patricia Collins:

This product works perfectly for everything from pastry trimming to ravioli cutting. It arrived on time and in perfect condition.

Buy Wilton Pastry Wheel now for only $ 7.10!

Magic Dough Non Slip Flexible Pastry Mat

Magic Dough pastry mat features a non-stick surface that easily releases dough. The flexible;thin;lightweight;and easy-to-clean work area is great for preparing;rolling;and cutting all types of dough.

• Non-stick work surface-easliy releases dough
• Antibacterial construction
• Measurement equivilents printed on mat
• Non-slip safety feature
• Easy clean up and storage

Rating: (out of 9 reviews)

List Price: $ 20.00
Price: $ 18.95

Catskill Craftsmen Wood Pastry Board with Baking Graphics

This handy board allows you to do regular mundane prep on one side and on the other side it has helpful measurements for rolling out pastry or pizza dough.

• Roll out pie crusts to exact dimensions
• Reverses to plain side for other projects
• Measures 16 by 22 by 3/4 inches and weighs just over 6-1/2 pounds
• Wash with warm, soapy water; occasionally restore with mineral oil
• Includes 1-year warranty

Rating: (out of 31 reviews)

List Price: $ 24.99
Price: $ 24.99

Oxo Good Grips Silicone Basting Pastry Brush

Happy with your Pastry Brush but unhappy with how it retains odors and clumps when you clean it? Try the OXO Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush, which works like a natural bristle brush but with the added conveniences of heat resistance, odor resistance and cleanability. Multiple layers of silicone bristles tackle all tasks. Gaps in the center bristles hold liquid as you transfer from bowl to pastry surface, and tapered outer bristles let you brush delicate pastry with ease. The silicone bristles are heat resistant to 600°F so you can spread butter in a hot pan, and the angled Brush head keeps bristles off the countertop. Cleanup is easy in the dishwasher, and these bristles won't clump, frizz or retain odors.

• Gaps in center bristles hold liquids for easy transport and spreading. Tapered outer bristles glide gently over pastries
• Heat resistant to 600 degrees Fahrenheit
• Angled head keeps bristles off countertop
• Easy to clean and odor resistant
• Soft, comfortable grip

Rating: (out of 19 reviews)

List Price: $ 11.50
Price: $ 8.59

Oxo Good Grips Silicone Basting Pastry Brush Reviews

Review by AK:

the magazine "cooks illustrated" (a consumers reports of cooking) recomended this brush. they liked that the bristles would not warp and that it will hold alot of basting liquid in it's bristles. they rated it first among other basting brushes.

Review by kaly:

This is a gentle and useful pastry brush that will not leave bristles in your food. It holds a lot of liquid to spread and cleans easily. The best!

Buy Oxo Good Grips Silicone Basting Pastry Brush now for only $ 8.59!

Regency Pastry Cloth & Rolling Pin Cover Set

Regency Pastry Cloth & Rolling Pin cover set is made of 100% cotton. Extra large cloth makes it easier to anchor while leaving more rolling space. The edges are sewn to prevent fraying. To create a non-stick surface for rolling dough, rub flour vigorously into the cloth and rolling pin cover. Flour stays in the cloth and does not go into the dough, allowing for light, flakey baked goods.

• Made of 100% cotton
• Extra large, heavy weight cloth
• Sewn edges prevent fraying
• Flour goes into cloth and not into dough
• Rolling pin cover eliminates the need to wash pin, which may cause warping

Rating: (out of 13 reviews)

List Price: $ 9.99
Price: $ 4.19