Rolling Pins

Rolling pins are a very personal choice. I collect rolling pins and use them as wall decorations when I’m not using them to roll pastry. The ones I reach for most often are my 1¾ inch diameter, 20 inch long solid silicone or wood pins. I also find a small rolling pin very useful for smaller pieces of fondant and dough, especially the small rolling rods made by Fat Daddio’s in both plastic and stainless steel, which are 7½ inches long by 1⅜ inch diameter.

Specially designed rubber bands that fit over the ends of a rolling pin and serve as spacers between the counter and rolling pin are great for ensuring an evenly rolled crust.