Man-sized pastry maker?

bunny_too

My friend got hers from pampered chef website usa. Hope this is of help. BTx

angeltreats

I can't believe I've never even heard of or seen these things before!

HappyIdiotTalk

ness_w wrote: »

My husband likes to make pastry with one of those things that looks like a cross between a potato masher and a knuckle-duster. He used to have a large one from Canada, but it eventually wore out and now he cannot find one to fit his (average-sized male) hands - they are all made to fit women's hands. Does anyone know where we might get a larger one?

Hello Ness,

Did you find one in the end? I'm after a man size one myself. I've found loads of them on the internet, but I need to know how sturdy they are.

The chef in this YouTube pastry video (well worth a look for pastry novices like me), has advised a strong pastry cutter to stop it slipping over the butter. I would rather pay a little extra than have an annoying cheaper version.

nuttywoman

angeltreats wrote: »

I can't believe I've never even heard of or seen these things before!

I have one, they brilliant for chopping boiled eggs up as well :T

ness_w

Hi, yes I got one at a cookshop in the next town. I t has masterclass written on the side quite small so I guess that's the make. Just right for a man's hands and sturdy enough to make pastry for pasties for Cornish pasties for eight - no trouble!

ness_w

Just googled it and it's definitely the more expensive 'professional' one.

wogglemaker

I have serious breathing problems and could not make pastry without a cutter. They are fantastic, my other little tip is to put your bowl in the sink while working the pastry, you can get a bit more leaverage.

zippychick

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Hi Ness, I moved this thread to I wanna to see if it will help others as well.:)

thanks
Zippychick