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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_cutter '''Biscuit Cutters'''] ''(aka '''Biscuit Cutters''' or '''Cookie Cutters''')'' are shapes commonly made from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinplate'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel '''Stainless Steel'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic '''Plastics'''] which are pushed through soft dough to produce cut-outs in the shape of the cutter's outline. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_cutter '''Biscuit Cutters'''] ''(aka '''Biscuit Cutters''' or '''Cookie Cutters''')'' are shapes commonly made from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinning '''Tinplate'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel '''Stainless Steel'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic '''Plastics'''] which are pushed through soft dough to produce cut-outs in the shape of the cutter's outline. | ||
=====Uses===== | =====Features and Uses===== | ||
Cutters are available in a variety of geometric and natural ''(i.e. animal and plants form)'' shapes. They are pushed by hand through pastry dough to produce the required biscuit or pastry shape. They are therefore a good example of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamping_%28metalworking%29 '''Stamping'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanking_and_piercing '''Blanking'''] because it is the piece cut out which is needed. | Cutters are available in a variety of geometric and natural ''(i.e. animal and plants form)'' shapes. They are pushed by hand through pastry dough to produce the required biscuit or pastry shape. They are therefore a good example of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamping_%28metalworking%29 '''Stamping'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanking_and_piercing '''Blanking'''] because it is the piece cut out which is needed. | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 14 May 2016
Description
Biscuit Cutters (aka Biscuit Cutters or Cookie Cutters) are shapes commonly made from Tinplate, Stainless Steel or Plastics which are pushed through soft dough to produce cut-outs in the shape of the cutter's outline.
Features and Uses
Cutters are available in a variety of geometric and natural (i.e. animal and plants form) shapes. They are pushed by hand through pastry dough to produce the required biscuit or pastry shape. They are therefore a good example of Stamping or Blanking because it is the piece cut out which is needed.
DT Online Buyers' Guide
- Metal cutters may have quite sharp edges so choose Plastics for young children to use.
