Eco Friendly Wooden Bread Boards – The Perfect Platform for Food Prep

When creating a warm, rustic, and inviting atmosphere in your cooking space, few things compare to the beauty and functionality of eco friendly wooden bread boards. These timeless wooden products offer more than aesthetic appeal. They provide the perfect surface for prepping and serving your homemade delights.

Choosing the perfect, unique wooden bread board or handmade wooden chopping board is an important decision when culinary joy is at the forefront. When kneading dough or slicing a loaf, an eco-friendly wooden charcuterie board or handmade wooden serving platter enhances your presentation.

Here are some recipes worthy of eco friendly bread boards. These delicious treats look just as good as they taste. So get prepping, and you will be slicing warm focaccia on your favourite small wooden bread boards before you know it.

Rosemary and Black Olive Focaccia Recipe

Focaccia is a rustic Italian flatbread known for its golden crust, fluffy interior, and signature dimpled surface. Infused with rosemary and studded with black olives, it’s the ultimate bread to prep and present on a handmade wooden chopping board.

Ingredients:

500g strong white bread flour

8g instant yeast

2 tsp sea salt

325ml warm water

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

1 handful black olives, pitted and halved

2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Sea salt flakes, for finishing

Baker Guidelines:

In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm water and extra virgin olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for approximately 10 minutes until smooth and elasticated.

Place dough in a lightly oiled ceramic or metal bowl, cover with a clean teatowel, and leave to rise for 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking tray.

Turn the dough onto the tray and gently stretch it out to fill the surface. Gently use your fingers to create dimples all over the surface.

Press the black olives into the dough and scatter rosemary leaves on top.

Drizzle the focaccia with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.

Bake in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.

Cool slightly, then slice on your handmade wooden serving platter and serve warm.

This deliciously chewy and aromatic focaccia is an eye-catching centerpiece. Especially when presented on one of our eco-friendly chopping boards. A simple reminder of why our handmade wooden products are a kitchen neccessity.

Fennel Seed Tarallini Recipe

Tarallini are small savoury Italian snacks. Perfect for dipping or nibbling alongside wine. These little rings of delicious goodness are a delight to serve from a small wooden charcuterie board.

Ingredients:

250g plain flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp fennel seeds

80ml dry white wine

60ml olive oil

Baker Guidelines:

In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and fennel seeds.

Add wine and olive oil, kneading until you have a smooth, firm dough (about 8-10 minutes).

Wrap the dough in greaseproof paper or cling film and rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Cut the dough into small walnut-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a thin rope, about 10cm long, and form a ring, pressing the ends together.

Boil a large pot of water. Drop tarallini in batches; once they float, remove them with a slotted spoon and drain.

Place the boiled rings on a lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.

Cool the tarallini completely before serving, and enjoy!

These delights are Crunchy, flavourful, and perfect for grazing, tarallini belong on unusual chopping boards or handmade wooden charcuterie boards, perfect for entertaining.

Gruyère and Poppy Seed Cheese Twists Recipe

These buttery, light cheese twists are irresistible, combining nutty Gruyère and earthy poppy seeds in each bite. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these look super impressive displayed on a handmade wooden serving platter.

Ingredients:

1 sheet of puff pastry (ready-rolled)

1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

100g Gruyère cheese, finely grated

2 tbsp of poppy seeds

Sea Salt and cracked pepper to taste

Baker Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Brush the pastry sheet with the beaten egg.

Sprinkle Gruyère cheese, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper evenly over the pastry.

Fold the pastry sheet in half, pressing gently to seal.

Using a sharp knife, cut strips about 2cm wide.

Twist each strip several times and place it on the baking sheet.

Brush with more egg wash and bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden.

Cool slightly before arranging them on your handmade wooden serving platter.

Savoury, cheesy, and perfect for parties, these twists taste divine and serve as a visual feast when displayed on a handmade wooden chopping board.

Why Eco Friendly Wooden Bread Boards Are Essential

Beyond being a beautiful backdrop for your culinary creations, eco friendly wooden bread boards are sustainable, durable, and hygienic when thoughtfully cared for. Choosing handmade wooden gifts made from responsibly sourced wood supports local artisans and reduces your environmental impact.

Each handmade wooden chopping board is a unique piece, with natural grain patterns and rich hues that improve with age. Whether you’re using small wooden bread boards for prep or wooden serving platters for presentation, they effortlessly blend function with rustic charm.

Wooden boards are gentler on your knives compared to plastic or glass chopping boards, preserving your knive’s for longer. Plus, their antibacterial properties make them a safer option when maintained with regular oiling and cleaning.

The Perfect Gift for Food Enthusiasts

If you’re searching for a thoughtful, practical, and eco-conscious gift, a handmade wooden gift like an eco-friendly wooden charcuterie board ticks every box. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, or simply because, these handmade wooden goods are ethical and beautiful.

Pairing your handmade wooden chopping board with a jar of homemade pesto, artisan cheeses, or a bottle of wine is the perfect wat to create a gift that keeps on giving. These bread boards last for years, becoming part of a family’s food stories and traditions.

In a world of unsightly disposable products, eco friendly wooden bread boards really stand out. They are enduring, beautiful, and functional essentials built to last. Whether you’re making focaccia, rolling tarallini, or twisting up cheesy delights, there’s something truly satisfying about working on handmade wooden chopping boards. Topping it off by displaying your creations on wooden serving platters.

Bring warmth and style to your kitchen with our beautiful handmade wooden products. Good food deserves the perfect platform and what’s better than the natural beauty of eco-friendly chopping boards.