Kilner Butter Paddles

While the manufacturer lists them as dishwasher safe, we recommend hand washing them. Natural wood can warp, crack, or dry out over time when exposed to the high heat and harsh detergents of a dishwasher.

Absolutely. The grooved surface is perfect for rolling gnocchi to create those classic ridges that hold sauce. They are also useful for shaping cookie dough or handling delicate pastries.

It is a good idea to season the paddles with a food-safe mineral oil or beeswax before their first use. This helps seal the wood, prevents butter from sticking, and protects the beechwood from absorbing moisture.

The grooves serve two main purposes: they help drain excess buttermilk away from the butter solids during the shaping process, and they create the traditional decorative ridges seen on professional-looking butter blocks.

At 9 inches long, these paddles are sized for standard kitchen use. They are well-suited for shaping individual blocks or rolls of butter, but if you are processing very large quantities at once, you might find yourself working in smaller, more manageable batches.