Birch pastry board with raised sides, trapezium-shaped

It's Saturday morning, the yeast dough has finished proving, and the best part is about to begin – if it weren't for the flour that spreads across half the worktop as you roll out. With a pastry board that has raised sides and a front lip, everything stays exactly where you need it: on the board. The trapezium birch pastry board is made for your baking afternoons – whether it's biscuits, bread or fresh strudel dough.

What changes for you

• Your kitchen stays clean while you bake – because the raised sides on the left, right and back reliably keep flour, sugar and bits of dough on the board.
• You can knead and roll without the board sliding about – thanks to the solid wood lip at the front, which hooks over the edge of the worktop.
• You have plenty of room to work at the front – the trapezium shape is wide at the front and slightly narrower at the back, so you get the most surface where your hands are working.
• Your dough is a pleasure to work with – on the smoothly sanded birch wood surface.
• You'll find the right size for your kitchen – the pastry board comes in three sizes.

Why this pastry board makes a difference every day

Baking is much more fun when you don't have to keep tidying up. With a dedicated spot for dough and flour, you work more calmly and with more focus – and at the end you give it one quick wipe instead of cleaning the whole kitchen. That way, your baking afternoon becomes what it should be: a cosy moment, not a major operation.

Material & finish

The work surface is made of birch wood and sanded smooth – dough doesn't stick unnecessarily, and the board feels pleasant under your hands. The front lip and raised sides are solid wood, grooved and glued for a sturdy, long-lasting joint. The base panel is made of plywood, and the board is made in the EU. Wood is a purely natural material: the grain, shade and small knots vary slightly from board to board – not a flaw, but exactly what makes each piece one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Work surface material: birch wood, sanded smooth
• Solid wood lip at the front
• Raised sides on the left, right and back made of solid wood, grooved and glued
• Base panel made of plywood
• Shape: trapezium – wide at the front, narrower at the back
• Height: 3.2 cm (all sizes)
• Not dishwasher-safe; clean with a damp cloth
• Made in the EU

How to use your pastry board

• At Christmas time: cutting out biscuits with the kids – the flour stays on the board, and you can relax and watch instead of wiping up after them.
• When baking bread: knead the dough firmly without the board slipping – the front lip holds it securely against the edge of the table.
• For homemade pasta or spätzle: roll out, cut and portion the dough – all on one surface, and your kitchen stays tidy.
• In a café or small bakery: a dedicated workstation for dough work that's quick to set up and just as quick to clean – saving you time in day-to-day business.

Good to know about the pastry board

The front lip is a classic feature of traditional pastry boards: it hooks over the edge of the worktop and stops the board sliding backwards while you knead. That's exactly why this design has proven itself for generations wherever you work with pressure – from pasta dough to a loaf of bread.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: after baking, simply wipe the board with a damp cloth – done. It shouldn't go in the dishwasher, as constant moisture isn't good for wood. That way, your pastry board will last a long time and still look good after many uses.

Options & what's included

• Pastry board 51 cm wide at the front, 44 cm wide at the back, 40 cm deep, 3.2 cm high
• Pastry board 58 cm wide at the front, 49 cm wide at the back, 48 cm deep, 3.2 cm high
• Pastry board 70 cm wide at the front, 61 cm wide at the back, 51.55 cm deep, 3.2 cm high
• Sizes can be selected subject to availability

Frequently asked questions

Can the pastry board go in the dishwasher? No. Simply clean it with a damp cloth – that's all it needs, and it's gentle on the wood.

Why is the board trapezium-shaped? The front of the work surface is wide and the back slightly narrower. This gives you the most space at the front, where you knead and roll out.

Does every board look the same? No. Birch wood is a natural material – the grain, colour and small knots vary, so every board is one of a kind.

How are the raised sides attached? The solid wood sides are grooved and glued – a sturdy joint for everyday use.

In the end, it's not about a board with raised sides. It's about the afternoon when you bake in peace, the dough takes shape under your hands and the kitchen looks almost as it did before. Simply choose the size that suits your worktop – Bütic has all three ready for you.