Remove dough residue – easy, fast and without scratching

Sticky or dried dough residue is one of the most annoying types of dirt when baking. It can cling stubbornly to mixing bowls, dough hooks, work surfaces and baking utensils.

With the right approach, however, dough residue can be removed much more easily – without prolonged scrubbing.

Why is dough residue so difficult to remove?

Flour and water form a sticky mass when kneaded. Once it dries, it creates a firm layer that is often difficult to remove with conventional dishcloths or sponges.

Another problem: dough quickly becomes lodged in sponges or tightly woven cloths.

How to remove dough residue properly

1. Remove coarse residue

First remove larger pieces with a dough scraper or dough card.

2. Use cold or lukewarm water

Very hot water can cause components of the dough to adhere more strongly to surfaces. Cold or lukewarm water is therefore often the better choice.

3. Loosen mechanically

Instead of merely spreading the residue with a soft sponge, it should be mechanically loosened from the surface.

That is exactly what the Teiger® dough cleaning cloth was developed for.

The open mesh structure grips dough residue and loosens it from the surface. At the same time, the residue is less likely to become trapped in the cloth.

Removing dough residue from bowls

Mixing and dough bowls are among the most common applications. Sticky bread, pizza or sourdough residue can be difficult to remove with a normal dishcloth.

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