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My go-to whisk Obviously feeding a miniature dough blob of microscopic yeast organisms every single day is already fairly simple enough, provided you have flour and water and some minutes to discard (or don't) and mix/ or change jars according to whatever your routine is, of course. But using this awesome teak wood spatula/ dough whisk makes the process a total breeze! I dont have really long jars, but theyre long and narrow enough that using a standard utensil like any ol spoon or knife or what have you, is just kind of a hassle. So i was looking for a wooden stir stick or some such, where i could get in my jar and mix and stamp down properly. And this is definitely my go-to! It's a great tool, easiest to clean by simply wiping it with a dry paper towel when done removing all residue you can, rinsing, then wiping dry and storing it for next use. No need to keep it in the sink, unless you're in a hurry of course and cant clean it immediately? , but dough doesnt stick too terribly to it (use cold water :)) and dont be scared to scrub. If you know someone who does sourdough, gift this handy wooden dough whisk 😌

I bought this to stir natural peanut butter, and it's great--sturdy, effective, and long enough to reach the bottom of the jar. Much easier to clean than those crank contraptions, too. A dozen or so jars in, it's holding up well and looking great.

To the Sourdough whisperers and anyone who's ever stared into a jar of bubbling starter wondering, "How do I mix this without getting it everywhere?", let me introduce you to the Skinny Spurtle. I saw this online, described as being "for Sourdough Starter," and thought, "Is this the specialized tool my life has been missing? Is this the key to a perfectly mixed, non-exploding starter?" My curiosity (and a few messy feeding sessions) got the better of me. When this little wooden wonder arrived, it was exactly as pictured: a long, thin, elegantly shaped piece of teak wood. It felt smooth and lightweight, like a tiny, artisanal paddle. My regular spoons, which had been doing double duty as starter stirrers, looked on with a mixture of disdain and resignation. Their reign was over. Using the Skinny Spurtle for the first time felt surprisingly satisfying. It slides into the jar with ease, reaching all the way to the bottom to coax every last bit of flour and water into the mix. The "skinny" design is key – it navigates the curves of the jar perfectly, scraping down the sides without making a mess. It's like a tiny, highly trained spatula for your starter. My starter, Bubbles (yes, still Bubbles, and now living in a fancy Weck jar, see my other review!), seemed to appreciate the gentle, thorough mixing. It bubbled with renewed vigor. But it's not just for sourdough. I've used this spurtle for getting the last bits of jam out of a jar (it's a jam-retrieval ninja!), stirring sauces in small pots, and generally poking things I probably shouldn't be poking. Its versatility is a quiet superpower. The teak wood is beautiful and feels durable. It's easy to clean – just a quick rinse – and the recommendation to oil it occasionally makes me feel like I'm performing a small act of woodworking maintenance, which is oddly satisfying. If you have a sourdough starter, or just appreciate a well-designed, multi-purpose wooden tool that makes mixing and scraping a breeze (and looks good doing it), this Skinny Spurtle is a fantastic addition to your kitchen. It's simple, effective, and has brought a surprising amount of ease and satisfaction to my baking routine. I'm thoroughly impressed with this elegant little stick.

This is a nice tool for mixing sourdough starter & also for scraping down the bits when pouring disgard. Cleans up easily. It is on the thinner side, but does the job!

In love with this wooden Spurtle. Great for mixing my sourdough starter but great for stirring anything! I hand wash to preserve the wood. Great price and color of the wood. Very durable and solid. Very happy!

Well made; excellent quality and functionality

It’s as pictured but smaller than I thought it would be.

I can not express enough how amazing this is for mixing my sourdough starter, and even the dough while making!! If you are new to sourdough, skip any other mixer and get this one! I started with silicone because I thought it would be easiest. I was wrong. My silicone broke and I was forced to buy a new one, which led me to this spurtle. The length is perfect for getting to the bottom of a large jar. It isn’t too big to store and not too small to get down in there! It’s super sturdy as it is made of a good solid wood. I can scrape the hard crusties off the wall without breaking it or it flopping around like my silicone one used to do. It has a nice curve that makes getting the sides of the jar super easy. The price of this amazing product is unbelievable. I feel like everything in the sourdough world is a money grab, but this item is a steal for the price! It is super easy to use and clean since it is made of a good material. The color is a bonus as well as it looks nice in my kitchen! I would recommend to anyone even if it’s not for sourdough!

I like this spurtle, it’s part of my sourdough accessories. It’s a good quality product. I use it mainly for mixing during starter feeding but I still have to scrape the sides of the jar with a silicone spurtle or a silicone spatula.

Absolutely perfect for mixing your sourdough starter!!! Beautiful wood spurtle that reaches the bottom of the jar and cleans up like brand new every time.

Awesome spatula especially for sourdough bread making

Way to short to use for any jar pretty much other than a pint sized jar.