A bench scraper is a baker's hand tool used to lift, cut, shape, and move dough, and to scrape flour and sticky bits off the counter.

High-hydration dough sticks to everything. This wooden bench scraper slides right under it — un-sticking the dough ball, portioning it, shaping it, and moving it to the banneton, then scraping the counter clean.

Quick specs

• Material: Natural wood — lightweight, durable, doesn't conduct heat
• Use for: un-sticking and lifting dough, cutting portions, shaping, transferring to bannetons, scraping up flour
• Design: wide blade with a comfortable handle
• Made: By hand, North Alabama

What does a bench scraper do?
It's the go-to tool for handling sticky dough: scrape under a dough ball to release it, cut it into portions, help with shaping, and move it to a proofing basket. It also clears flour and dough bits off the counter (much cleaner than a wet rag, which turns gummy).

Why wood instead of metal?
Wood is lightweight, durable, doesn't deform, doesn't conduct heat, and is made from natural materials — and it looks beautiful on the counter.

Is it just for sourdough?
No — it's handy for any dough work and general counter cleanup, but it's a sourdough baker's favorite.

Sustainability

• ✔ Natural wood, no plastic
• ✔ Handmade in the USA (North Alabama)
• ✔ Durable and long-lasting

A handmade wooden bench scraper for sourdough and everyday dough handling.