Joan Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Growing up I remember my grandma using a pastry cloth when baking, and I do remember having one myself when I was younger. It seems lately that they have fallen out of use. I've tried picking one up at local big box stores and none of them seem to carry one in store. Even searching blogs and articles online, it doesn't seem like they are to common anymore. So question, do you use one, why or why not? If you don't use one, how do you clean your counters off before rolling something out, or kneading bread on the counter? Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hi Joan, I haven't used one, however, after reading up on them, I want one now. Generally, I use a large cutting board that fits over my sink, to knead breads and such, and a marble cutting board for making pastry. I clean them like I any other dish. Scrub with dish soap, rinse thoroughly and dry. This article was very interesting, including the comments at the bottom. http://artofthepie.com/all-about-pastry-cloths/ Quote Link to comment
Joan Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks Annarchy, that is one site that didn't come up when I was searching. How large is your marble cutting board? I mainly asking since the most common pastry I make are crossiants, and that requires a long rectangle, and I haven't seen one that size (Plus wouldn't have a place to put one that size either) The cutting board you use for kneading bread, is it wooden or a different material? I'm thinking about getting a pastry board, but have not decided yet. Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 My wooden cutting board, I made from a pine plank. Sanded and oiled it, over 20 years ago. I want to get a piece of hickory and make another one. I don't remember where I got the marble one. Bed Bath & Beyond, maybe, years ago. I have to use a bread knife to remove the pastry dough, but 'cause it stays cool , it works. Here's a of my 2' board and the marble on top. (I love to cook, can you tell? LOL) Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Oh, I store my cutting boards upright, with my cookie sheets and pizza pans. Save a lot of space, since I really don't have much room in my kitchen. Quote Link to comment
snapshotmiki Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I think I have a pastry cloth and a rolling pin cover that I used to use together. I will dig them out and see if I remember anything when I see them again. Quote Link to comment
Joan Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I ended up finding one in a store on Sunday. I was very glad I had it, since yesterday I made flour tortillas to have with dinner, and they would have definitely stuck to the counter. Looking forward to getting many uses out of it. Slightly off topic, how in the world do I clean burnt flour of a stainless steel frying pan? Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Joan said: how in the world do I clean burnt flour of a stainless steel frying pan? I use the green Scotch scouring pads, if needed, I'll add Comet or Ajax. Quote Link to comment
The WE2's Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I go to the dollar store and pick up their plastic table clothes, but them to size. Works for me. I just spray them with some bleach water, rinse and wipe dry and they're ready for the next use. Quote Link to comment
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