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Default Roll out, kneading board - treat with oil?

"Wayne Boatwright" ha scritto nel messaggio
>>>Today I made repairs to the board I use (a slide out below a drawer)
>>>on>>>which I roll out pizzas, knead doughs, etc. After doing this I
>>>sanded>>>with progressively finer sandpaper using an orbital sander
>>>finishing>>>with 220 grit paper.
>>>
>>>Is it customary to treat boards such as this with mineral oil such as
>>>a>>>cutting board?
>>>

>> Don't oil your boards. Save it for tables.
>>
>>

>
> Why? There are oils on the market specifically made for use on butcher
> blocks and cutting boards. Most are mineral oil based.
>

Wayne, pasta and bread kneading boards are NEVER oiled. It is
counterproductive. It would make the stuff stick to the board instead of
releasing.