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Are All Rolling Pins Created Equal?

Kitchen items which are handy, multi-use and money-saving.

Rolling pins are a requirement with pie and pastry making.

12" OXO Rolling Pin

But there are so many out there- made of different materials and shapes. As you know, we are all about saving you time- so you can get back to thing things that are important to you.

Rolling pins are a basic in most kitchens because they are easy to clean- often only requiring a moist cloth remove flour before storing it away.

Though there are two types of rolling pins, both will save you time by serving as multi-use home items. Less clutter, more organization equal less time in the kitchen and more time doing the things you want!

Type One: Rods - rolling pins without handles

Vic Firth Bakery Rolling Pin

Rods allow you to use your palms to push the dough flat- and as a result, you can feel what is going on better than traditional rolling pins. This means you won't have to start over when you get a tear or holes in your pastries.

These rods allow for really thin, amazing crusts and your friends will be impressed with the skill level of your pies.

Thin pizza crusts- a popular choice for dinner- will no longer have to be purchased at the store. You will know all the ingredients added to your food, meaning fewer preservatives! This is also a great money-saving alternative.

Type Two: Rolling Pins

You are probably most familiar with the tradition rolling pins. These kitchen gadgets keep your hands away from the pastry- resulting in less time spent cleaning afterwards. Again, saving you some time.

Also, the heavier the rolling pin (traditionally metal or marble) will do most of the work for you. Their weight will help flatten the dough faster – allowing you to preserve the energy and a little time, too!

Cuisipro Stay Cool
Rolling Pin

Marble and metal pins can also be chilled in the refrigerator, which allows more delicate pastries to stay cold in the rolling process. Also, Cuisipro allows you to add ice cold water to the center of the rolling pin- and the colder the pastry stays, the flakier the crust.

Trust Martha to know which supplies are essential!

Martha Stewart Wooden French Rolling Pin >

Roll even pie crusts, with perfection.

Smart Rolling Pin >

Tapered for rolling in a cirle.

Williams-Sonoma Tapered Rolling Pin >

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