equipment$10–25used in 1 side quest

Pastry blender

A handheld tool with curved blades or wires. It cuts cold fat into flour quickly, so the fat doesn't melt from hand warmth.

What to look for

  1. 1sturdy rigid blades vs flexible wires
  2. 2comfortable grip handle
  3. 3dishwasher-safe stainless steel
  4. 4blade spacing for pea-sized crumbs

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  • flimsy wire models that bend in cold butter

Used for: cutting fat into flour · making pie dough · making biscuits and scones

Side quests that use it

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