In this post ” Types of Rolling pins and how to use them in the kitchen “. Know the different rolling pins and their uses

Rolling pins are available in various forms, sizes, and materials. They are a fundamental baking tool, used for everything from pie crust to rolling out pasta dough and pizza crust. Having the appropriate rolling pin that is both comfortable and simple to use may be a huge benefit to any baker. Choosing the appropriate rolling pin might help you work more effectively in the kitchen.

 French (Tapered) Rolling Pin

Rolling pins without handles are most often known as French rolling pins, and they are popular in many kitchens due to their mobility and degree of control. The pin, without handles, provides a more direct connection to the dough in front of you. So, once a baker becomes acquainted with one, the pin might seem like a natural extension of one’s own arms and hands.

The French rolling pin is available in two styles:

Tapered

The tapered French rolling pin is, in my opinion, the most elegant of all rolling pins. The hallmark of this design, as the name implies, is that the pin tapers (i.e. narrows) towards both ends. There’s no denying that it has an attractive appearance, but the tapered construction makes the pin simpler to operate and rotate while rolling out pastry dough, such as flawlessly round rounds of pie dough. This rolling pin is ideal for individuals who often prepare delicate pastries, pies, tarts, and the like.

 Lightweight Bamboo Dowel Rolling Pin

Whether you’re looking for a dowel or a tapered pin, you want one with a decent weight (tapered pins are often lighter than straight pins) and the length required to manipulate it easily. “The length of either sort of French pin should fall between 18 and 21 inches,” according to Food & Wine.

 Straight Wooden Dowel Wooden Pin

A straight wooden pin looks just like a large wooden dowel. Everything you love about a little wooden dowel rolling pin, just bigger. They’re ideal for pretty much any activity that requires rolling, making them a genuine multi-tasker in the rolling pin world.

A straight wooden rolling pin is very beneficial for rolling laminated doughs (croissants, danishes, puff pastry, etc.) since it allows you to apply even pressure throughout the entire dough at once.

Embossed Rolling Pins

These novelty embossed rolling pins seem like regular wooden rolling pins with handles, but they’re considerably smaller, lighter, and made for only one thing: pounding patterns into your dough. The majority of your rolling will still require a non-embossed rolling pin. These engraved rolling pins are simply a finishing touch. They work well with sugar cookie dough or any type of cut-out/slice-and-bake cookie that will not spread much in the oven.

Marble Rolling Pin

Aside from being elegant as hell and appearing very stylish in any kitchen (particularly if you choose one that comes with a beautiful stand), marble rolling pins are so much more. Marble is a naturally cold material (which is why marble countertops are perfect for rolling pastry dough), and the advantage of using a marble rolling pin is that you can chill the entire thing before use.

This makes marble rolling pins an excellent choice for doughs that need to keep the butter cool. So, if you’re intending on making croissants or pies, especially if you live somewhere warm, a marble rolling pin can be just what your kitchen needs.

The main disadvantage is that marble is more difficult to get and hence more expensive.

 Adjustable Height Rolling Pin

These rolling pins are quite popular and appear on many kitchen gadget lists. The colorful rings on the end of this design may be removed/adjusted to ensure your dough is rolled to a uniform thickness.

The only disadvantage is that if the dough is broader than the length of the pin, the colorful rings will dig into it, which you do not want. However, you may convert it to a straight rolling pin simply removing all of the movable knobs at the end.

 Plastic Fondant Rolling Pin

Plastic rolling pins are light and do not retain cold like marble or metal rolling pins. They’re really more temperature neutral. Because of their slick, non-stick surfaces, plastic pins are frequently employed in bakeries for rolling out fondant for cake embellishments.

They are simpler to clean (dishwasher safe!) and require less maintenance than wooden rolling pins, but because of their softer surfaces, you must be careful not to store them near sharp items that may gouge or damage the material, since such scratches may transfer into your fondant.

 Lasercut/Textured Rolling Pin

A laser-cut or textured rolling pin has a pattern cut into the surface to give your dough a unique look. They work best with non-rising doughs since rising doughs obscure the design and make the texture or design difficult to see or lose entirely. During the holidays, they make an excellent addition to shortbread or cracker dough. On the cookie, you may make a wonderful ornamental surface. They’re also widely used in cake decorating to create an embossed design using fondant.