On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:36:29 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 12/21/2018 12:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 12/20/2018 5:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> I've tried a variety of surfaces over the years but my current
>>>> favorite is a giant ceramic platter from Sur La Table. The edges
>>>> curve up a bit to contain the flour. I also use it for setting dipped
>>>> chocolates and other candies on to set. And it's perfect for cookies
>>>> that have a coating that needs to set up. Makes things easy and
>>>> contains any possible mess.
>>>
>>> The very few times I've needed to knead dough I've done it straight on
>>> the countertop.
>>
>> I used to do that but my kitchen is too small and I have no free
>> countertop space here.
>
>My grandmother baked bread several times a week to feed her family.

Why else? To clean her gutters with?