Pastry chefs are typically identifiable by two things: their fluffy toque hats and rolling pins covered in patches of flour. But FYI: The pins aren’t props. Rolling pins are to bakers as magic wands ...

Who could have guessed there were so many different types of rolling pins? Frankly, anything can be used as a rolling pin in a pinch. Bakers have found themselves reaching for wine bottles and water ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Hannah Kirshner A rolling pin is such a simple tool that we wondered if there ...

Whether you're new to baking or are practically a professional, a good rolling pin is an important tool for any home kitchen. The best French rolling pins are at least 15 inches long, have tapered ...

Save that hefty rolling pin for making bread doughs. Heavy American-style rolling pins spin around a shaft on ball bearings and come with sturdy handles you grip to exert more force on the dough ...