I just bought myself a nice kitchen island cart ( http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=57089&CatID=58140&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=141f2e9&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=57089%7c57351&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=3&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=57089|57351|58140 ) and wondered if there is any difference in kneading on SS, vs a stone or laminate countertop? I bought this cart for several reasons, but I wanted a dedicated space to knead out dough, for one.
Any thoughts?
I have a SS "mat" that sits on my counter top and I really like it to knead on. It is really easy to clean. I use vinegar and water. Easy to scrape and the dough works well on it.
thanks for the feedback! I wasn't sure if it would be too cold, then wondered if it's any colder than any other surface?
You could always de-chill it by sitting something warm down on it for a couple of minutes, no?
Yes, I've wondered about SS bowls for letting dough rise, too. I always read to let dough sit in plastic or glass bowl. I never knew if there was some reason for that specification or not.
Syb
I use stainless steel bowls for my sourdough all the time and never had any problems. I think when they say not to use metal with sourdough, they mean reactive metals, like aluminum or, in older times, iron or possibly even copper.
My work table is enamel-topped, very easy to clean.
When I did a summer job in a pizza place, we worked on all stainless. It was always a suitable temp because the ovens threw a lot of heat. Because the tops were old and used they were great to work on. If it feels too cold just give it a good blast with a hair dryer. From that point, the working of the dough will keep things warm.
Any surface will work really, as long as it's not porous, like concrete ;-) Clean with vinegar as stated above.
what does the vinegar do? Does it cut the streaks from cleaning with soap and water?
It's not so much that it "does" anything. I just never use any chemical cleaners on a food prep surface.
The vinegar makes it nice and shiny. I just scrape up the excess flour and dough. Spray with vinegar and water and with with a paper towel or cloth and you are done.
thanks! I did use Windex after I put it together, but will wash it again, before I use it. This is good to know. I wasn't thrilled either about using a chemical on it. I guess the vinegar would be similar to using ammonia, for a streak free result.
Vinegar is an ideal stainless steel cleaner. I use straight 5% vinegar in a spray bottle.
Jeff
works great! I had to get some fingerprints off of it tonight....I'm glad janij mentioned it up above. works great!
Thanks Jeff.