Antique Beaten Biscuit Brake Table

Item Details

An antique table-style beaten biscuit brake, used for rolling dough to make old fashioned layered biscuits. ‘Beaten biscuits’ are a Southern culinary tradition first recorded in 1770 and are closely related to hardtack and oyster crackers. (See link.) This piece has a marble top and is on a wood table base, painted a cream color. The handle is wood.

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Condition

Shows lots of use. Marble has stains. Needs to be painted. Rollers in working order.

Dimensions

Item #

17LEX024-221

Additional Information

Beaten Biscuits