This set of two birchwood butter paddles are each covered with narrow ridges on one side. Designed originally for use in butter making, they will create decoratively ridged butter balls by placing a small lump of cold butter between the two paddles and rubbing together in a circular motion. The paddles are also used by pastry chefs to create decorative patterns in various foods and desserts. Great also for making gnochi as the ridges in the dough help the pasta hold the sauce. Paddles are 2" wide and 8-1/4" long. Since the wood is unbleached and untreated, the paddles will darken to a golden hue as the fats from the butter enrich the surface.