RSVP Olive Wood Spurtle
Crank Style Flour Sifter
A mechanical flour sifter that does the work for you—no whisking required.
Sifting flour isn't just about aerating; it's about breaking up lumps and integrating dry ingredients evenly. A hand-crank sifter makes the job faster and requires less arm strength than a whisk-style sifter. This RSVP model uses a simple trigger mechanism inside the can that activates when you turn the crank, pushing flour through the fine mesh screen again and again.
The can is made from tin plate steel, lightweight but substantial. The crank handle is smooth and easy to grip, even if your hands are cold or slightly floured. A single turn of the crank deposits a scoop of sifted flour into your bowl. Three to five turns is usually enough to fully aerate and sift a cup of flour. The mesh screen is fine enough to catch lumps but open enough that you're not wrestling with the sifter.
The trigger mechanism means you don't have to squeeze while turning—just turn and release. This reduces hand fatigue on longer jobs, like sifting flour for a multi-layer cake. A small wooden knob at the base keeps the sifter stable while you work. Cleanup is quick: tap out the loose flour, rinse, and dry.
Why we love it at Berry + Basil
- Crank mechanism distributes work evenly—not all arm strain
- Fine mesh screen breaks up lumps and aerates flour quickly
- Tin plate construction is lightweight yet feels durable
- Simple trigger inside means no hand-squeezing fatigue
- Compact size fits under most cabinet shelves
- Fast and efficient—sifts a cup of flour in under a minute
- Wooden base knob provides stability while cranking
- Works for flour, powdered sugar, baking cocoa, and other dry ingredients
Use it for
Sifting all-purpose and cake flour, combining dry ingredients for cakes and cookies, aerating powdered sugar, sifting baking cocoa, preparing pasty flour or specialty mixes.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 4" diameter × 5" height
- Material: Tin plate steel with wooden base knob
- Capacity: Approximately 1 cup
- Care: Hand wash only; do not submerge; dry immediately after use
- Item/SKU: 07347
A crank sifter that makes a repetitive task easy—and almost meditative.