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The spurtle (or "spirtle") is a Scots kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century. It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping oatcakes on a hot griddle. This terminology is now confined to Angus and Perthshire. Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring oatmeal and soups. The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappetising. It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip. It is in common use throughout Scotland, although it is rarer in Angus and Fife where the term ''theevil'' is used. The word may derive from the Latin spatula. There is a World Porridge Cooking Contest known as "The Golden Spurtle".
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A spurtle is a Scottish kitchen tool that dates back to the 15th century. Originally it was a flat, wooden, spatula-like implement used to flip oatcakes. Over time, its shape changed, becoming more round and dowel-like, and used specifically for stirring soups, oatmeal and porridge. Its rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring, thus preventing porridge from congealing and becoming lumpy.
There is a World Porridge Cooking Contest known as "The Golden Spurtle".
