Skinny Spurtle for Sourdough Starter, Mixing, Reaching Bottom of Jar, Dough Whisk, Natural from High Moist Resistance Teak, Spurtles Kitchen Tools Wooden Kitchen Utensils for NonStick Cookware

To the Sourdough whisperers and anyone who's ever stared into a jar of bubbling starter wondering, "How do I mix this without getting it everywhere?", let me introduce you to the Skinny Spurtle. I saw this online, described as being "for Sourdough Starter," and thought, "Is this the specialized tool my life has been missing? Is this the key to a perfectly mixed, non-exploding starter?" My curiosity (and a few messy feeding sessions) got the better of me.When this little wooden wonder arrived, it was exactly as pictured: a long, thin, elegantly shaped piece of teak wood. It felt smooth and lightweight, like a tiny, artisanal paddle. My regular spoons, which had been doing double duty as starter stirrers, looked on with a mixture of disdain and resignation. Their reign was over.Using the Skinny Spurtle for the first time felt surprisingly satisfying. It slides into the jar with ease, reaching all the way to the bottom to coax every last bit of flour and water into the mix. The "skinny" design is key – it navigates the curves of the jar perfectly, scraping down the sides without making a mess. It's like a tiny, highly trained spatula for your starter. My starter, Bubbles (yes, still Bubbles, and now living in a fancy Weck jar, see my other review!), seemed to appreciate the gentle, thorough mixing. It bubbled with renewed vigor.But it's not just for sourdough. I've used this spurtle for getting the last bits of jam out of a jar (it's a jam-retrieval ninja!), stirring sauces in small pots, and generally poking things I probably shouldn't be poking. Its versatility is a quiet superpower.The teak wood is beautiful and feels durable. It's easy to clean – just a quick rinse – and the recommendation to oil it occasionally makes me feel like I'm performing a small act of woodworking maintenance, which is oddly satisfying.If you have a sourdough starter, or just appreciate a well-designed, multi-purpose wooden tool that makes mixing and scraping a breeze (and looks good doing it), this Skinny Spurtle is a fantastic addition to your kitchen. It's simple, effective, and has brought a surprising amount of ease and satisfaction to my baking routine. I'm thoroughly impressed with this elegant little stick.

This works so much better than I expected. I was using silicone spatulas mixing starter for sourdough. I will never go back. I often misplace this thing, and I will rummage through every drawer to find it before I'll use a spatula again. This was a smart design and I love this thing

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Pricing and shape of shuttle love the shape of the handle. Cleaned side of jar really well. Easy to hold Build quality:I was able to put pressure enough to scrape sides down on sourdough jar

This works perfect for scraping down the sides of my sour dough starter jar and mixing it altogether. There may be many other uses for this type of spatula but this is exclusively what I use mine for.

I love the look and color of this wooden spurtle. My only concern is I'm afraid to be a little aggressive in my mixing, worried I could break it. So I try not to mix too rough. I use it for mixing my sourdough starter and it works decent but doesn't really get into every little crevice of the bottom of the jar.

Nice tool for stirring sourdough starter in the jar. Long enough to get to the bottom without getting hands messy. Also makes it easier to scrape out the starter from the jar.

Sturdy, very aesthetically pleasing. It reaches all the way to the bottom of my tall starter jar. I love that it’s easy to clean; no crevices for the sticky dough to get into. I am pleased with this spurtle. 2years into my sourdough journey I wished I had bought this first!

I thought I didn't need one of these. I can just use a wooden spoon. That being said, I love this thing . It cleans off the sides of the jar as I mix my starter. It gets the dough out of the bowl. I have found myself using it for many other things besides my sourdough adventures.