HAND TOOLS - Scrapers

A bench scraper, also called a dough scraper, is a small rectangle of stainless steel with a handle along one of the long edges. It is used for cutting and portioning dough and for scraping tabletops. 

A bowl scraper is a piece of plastic about the same size but with one curved edge and no handle. It is used for scraping out the contents of mixing bowls.

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HAND TOOLS - Rolling Pins

Many types of rolling pins are used in the bakeshop for rolling out doughs. Perhaps the most versatile pin, used for most general rolling tasks, is simply a solid hardwood rod,about 2 in. (5 cm) thick and 20 in. (50 cm) long. A French rolling pin is about 2 in. (5 cm) thick at the center and tapered toward the ends. It is useful for rolling pie doughs and other doughs that must be rolled to a circular shape.

For large quantities or heavy work, a Ball-bearing rolling pins and heavy ball-bearing pin may be used.

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HAND TOOLS - Roller Docker

A tool that pierces holes in rolled-out dough to prevent bubbling during baking. It consists of a handle attached to a rotating tube fitted with rows of spikes.

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HAND TOOLS - Comb, icing

A small plastic tool, usually triangular, with serrated edges in various patterns, for decorating icings and other pastry and decorative items.

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