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Wooden gnocchi board
Use the ridged surface to shape gnocchi that hold sauce. Visit Amazon for the current price, availability, shipping, and returns.
• kitchen tool •
Gnocchi Boards: What They Do
How a gnocchi board changes shaping, sauce coverage, and presentation.
· in brief ·
A gnocchi board is a small kitchen tool with a grooved surface. Roll a piece of dough across it to leave a clear pattern of ridges.
Sauce in Every Bite
A gnocchi board forms grooves that catch sauce on the surface of each piece instead of letting it collect at the bottom of the bowl. That gives each bite a more consistent balance of gnocchi and sauce.
Ease of Shaping
Place, press, and roll. The motion is simple and repeatable, so you can shape a full batch noticeably faster and with less effort than you can with improvised tools. The difference is especially clear if you make gnocchi often.
Appearance
The pieces come out more uniform, with a defined pattern that remains visible after the sauce is added.
How to Use a Gnocchi Board
Place · press · roll
Roll the dough into a rope and cut it into pieces about three-quarters of an inch (two centimeters) long. Then repeat the same motion for each piece:
- place a piece of dough on the grooved side of the board;
- press it lightly with your thumb;
- roll it down across the grooves;
- place the shaped piece on a floured sheet pan.
Where to Buy a Gnocchi Board
These boards are made by Carpentry Dynasty, the family woodworking shop behind World of Gnocchi. That is why we can explain their wood, groove patterns, and everyday use in detail. The board shown here is our own product.
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Types of Gnocchi Boards
Gnocchi boards vary in groove pattern and depth, work-surface size, material, and whether one or both sides are usable.
- Basic boards. Plastic or soft wood, straight grooves, and one working side. A practical first board.
- Hardwood boards. Oak or walnut, often with two working sides. A sturdy option for regular home use.
- Two-in-one boards. One side for gnocchi and the other for ravioli or garganelli.
- Premium boards. Dense exotic hardwood with distinctive grain and a refined finish.