Kitchen Tool School: The Ever-Scrappy Bench Scraper

You may not own a bench scraper.

In fact, it’s possible you don’t even know what it is.

But hopefully, by the time you’ve heard us out, you’ll be convinced you need one.

Unlike other models, they’re etched into the metal to ensure measurements that won’t ever wear off.

It’s also fantastic for scraping cookie sheets cleanjust don’t use them on the nonstick ones.

The tool’s hard angle makes it useful for other, non-classical baking uses.

The generously-sized straight edge is the easiest way to achieve an even level of batter.

The bench scraper is the best scooper the kitchen has to offer.

Use it to transfer chopped vegetables and herbs from the cutting board to the stove.

Like a chef’s knife, a bench scraper is also handy for crushing spices and garlic.

(It can roughly chop that garlic in a pinch, too.)

I’ve even used it to chisel away at spilled candle wax.

Some people even use it tobreak down completed puzzles.

And if you wanted to, you could probably even use it to fight off ninja warriors.

So if you don’t have one, get one.

Trust us: you’ll regret not having purchased it sooner.

Photos byRebecca SiegelandHappy Cake By Renee.