I purchased this Spring Chef dough blender to replace an old hoop one for one specific purpose: making biscuits from scratch. Trying to blend partially frozen cubes of butter with flour using my old hoop dough blender was an experience in frustration as the metal loops would separate. Not so with this Spring Chef blender. The thing is built like a tank with a very solid feel to it. The blades of the blender are not sharp, but they are designed such that they easily cut into frozen butter and blend well without bending a bit. The handle has a cushioned feel to it, which is also a big improvement over my old tool that had a wooden handle.
My only complaint is the handle on this blender is a little small for my adult male hand. It would have been perfect if the handle was about a half inch longer. Even still, it is a marked improvement over my old dough blender, and I highly recommend it. Spring Chef does sell a larger model, which I did not know when I purchased this medium size one, so if you have large hands you may want to look at their larger model which is available on the Spring Chef web site if Amazon doesn't have it.
Now a word about customer service. After I purchased my dough blender I got an email from one of the co-founders at Spring Chef asking how I liked it. I wrote back pretty much what I said in my initial review above. I did not ask for anything and simply offered my opinion about the product. He immediately sent me an email back stating he would send me the larger blender, which he did. He wanted to make sure I was 100% satisfied with my purchase. Now you just cannot beat that level of customer service, and that is precisely why I ended up buying a new Spring Chef box grater shortly afterward and will check Spring Chef before I buy any other items for cooking.
So here is the comparison of the two dough blenders. Dimensionally, the medium dough blender measures approximately 4-1/2 inches from the back of the handle to the furthest tip of the blade; the large dough blender measures 5-1/4 inches in the same dimension. The length of the handle on the medium blender measures approximately 3-1/8 inches in length across the outside (3 inches in length inside the handle); the larger blender handle measures 4-3/4 inches across the outside (4-3/8 inches inside the handle). So the larger blender not only has a larger handle, which makes for a far more comfortable grip in my situation, but it also is larger in blade size, too. I have posted pictures to compare the two side by side (that’s not rust on the blades, it is reflection of our pot rack from above).
In summary, both the medium and large Spring Chef dough blenders are built very solidly and work extremely well. If you have smaller hands, or need to blend dough in a small bowl, the medium sized blender may work well for you. But I suspect most people will find the large dough blender to be more comfortable to use, especially if you have large hands. Regardless of which one you buy, you can rest assured Spring Chef stands behind the quality of their products and wants you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase.
Spring Chef Dough Blender, Top Professional Pastry Cutter with Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Blades, Medium Size, Black
4.7 | 25,190 ratings
Price: 8.99
Last update: 12-24-2024
About this item
Better Than Your Grandma's Dough Blender - Solid dough blender for cutting cold butter into flour or sugar when making fresh, homemade baked goods. Sturdy and durable with metal blades that are twice as thick as some others.
Wow The Crowd With Impressive Results - Achieve better texture and taste from all of your baked goods. Make flakier and fluffier biscuits, pie crust, pizza dough, scones, pastries and more. This tool works quickly to get uniform pieces of butter mixed in flour which creates a better, yummier end product.
Heavy Duty Without Being Heavy - The dough blender cuts through cold butter beautifully, making it a must-have tool for bakers. It is much more effective and easier to use than a fork or potato masher and gives better results.
Comfortable Soft Grip Handle - Prevents sore and tired hands and wrists with the pressure-absorbing handle. The thick rubber is much safer than plastic and easier to use for those with arthritis.
Good For More Than Just Cutting Butter - Chop fruit and soft vegetables or nuts, mash up baby food, make salsa, guacamole, chopped eggs for egg salad, muffin topping and much more. It's also Dishwasher Safe.
Wow The Crowd With Impressive Results - Achieve better texture and taste from all of your baked goods. Make flakier and fluffier biscuits, pie crust, pizza dough, scones, pastries and more. This tool works quickly to get uniform pieces of butter mixed in flour which creates a better, yummier end product.
Heavy Duty Without Being Heavy - The dough blender cuts through cold butter beautifully, making it a must-have tool for bakers. It is much more effective and easier to use than a fork or potato masher and gives better results.
Comfortable Soft Grip Handle - Prevents sore and tired hands and wrists with the pressure-absorbing handle. The thick rubber is much safer than plastic and easier to use for those with arthritis.
Good For More Than Just Cutting Butter - Chop fruit and soft vegetables or nuts, mash up baby food, make salsa, guacamole, chopped eggs for egg salad, muffin topping and much more. It's also Dishwasher Safe.
Product information
| Brand | Spring Chef |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.99 x 1.5 x 4.49 inches |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Absorbs pressure, Soft non-slip handle |
| Color | Black |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Included Components | Dough Blender |
| Item Weight | 5.3 Ounces |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00641361812729 |
| UPC | 641361812729 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.99 x 1.5 x 4.49 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| ASIN | B01CX1RIMQ |
| Item model number | COMINHKG083866 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars
25,161 ratings
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #599 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #1 in Dough & Pastry Blenders |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 13, 2016 |
Top reviews from the United States
Terry R. Nyevery solid construction; works great; outstanding customer service
Terry R. Nye
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
My only complaint is the handle on this blender is a little small for my adult male hand. It would have been perfect if the handle was about a half inch longer. Even still, it is a marked improvement over my old dough blender, and I highly recommend it. Spring Chef does sell a larger model, which I did not know when I purchased this medium size one, so if you have large hands you may want to look at their larger model which is available on the Spring Chef web site if Amazon doesn't have it.
Now a word about customer service. After I purchased my dough blender I got an email from one of the co-founders at Spring Chef asking how I liked it. I wrote back pretty much what I said in my initial review above. I did not ask for anything and simply offered my opinion about the product. He immediately sent me an email back stating he would send me the larger blender, which he did. He wanted to make sure I was 100% satisfied with my purchase. Now you just cannot beat that level of customer service, and that is precisely why I ended up buying a new Spring Chef box grater shortly afterward and will check Spring Chef before I buy any other items for cooking.
So here is the comparison of the two dough blenders. Dimensionally, the medium dough blender measures approximately 4-1/2 inches from the back of the handle to the furthest tip of the blade; the large dough blender measures 5-1/4 inches in the same dimension. The length of the handle on the medium blender measures approximately 3-1/8 inches in length across the outside (3 inches in length inside the handle); the larger blender handle measures 4-3/4 inches across the outside (4-3/8 inches inside the handle). So the larger blender not only has a larger handle, which makes for a far more comfortable grip in my situation, but it also is larger in blade size, too. I have posted pictures to compare the two side by side (that’s not rust on the blades, it is reflection of our pot rack from above).
In summary, both the medium and large Spring Chef dough blenders are built very solidly and work extremely well. If you have smaller hands, or need to blend dough in a small bowl, the medium sized blender may work well for you. But I suspect most people will find the large dough blender to be more comfortable to use, especially if you have large hands. Regardless of which one you buy, you can rest assured Spring Chef stands behind the quality of their products and wants you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase.
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Donnita MohrNot too large, sturdy construction, comfortable grip.
Char AIt is smaller than I expected, but work just fine.
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