Used it at a friend's house. I'm not a fan. My main gripe was when you are rolling at a diagonal/angle to "stretch" the dough or to push out the end, the guides cut into the dough. Not sure I'm explaining it right but hope you can get the idea. It's gimmicky...
I'm a big fan of this style of rolling pin. I first used it to roll out cookies when I was working at a restaurant and the ability to get the dough to such a precise and uniform thickness is awesome. As somebody else mentioned, the discs on the end will cut into the dough so I can see it being annoying if you're trying to roll out a giant pie crust or something, but I've personally never needed a sheet of dough that's more than 17" across in both directions and if I ever did I would just take the guides off the end and use it as a regular french-style rolling pin.
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From a recent review on Amazon, it was $6.38 a couple weeks ago.
Oh, I see now - that was the multicolor rolling pin that dropped in price for like a day. (I would have posted that deal if I'd seen it.) In any event, I'm not sure if that price is repeatable, yet the $9.60 deal is available today.
Oh, I see now - that was the multicolor rolling pin that dropped in price for like a day. (I would have posted that deal if I'd seen it.) In any event, I'm not sure if that price is repeatable, yet the $9.60 deal is available today. https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/smile.gif
@OP: Do you have any personal experience using this rolling pin? I am particularly interested to know how is it better than the regular rolling pin.
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03-27-2023 at 11:55 AM.
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@OP: Do you have any personal experience using this rolling pin? I am particularly interested to know how is it better than the regular rolling pin.
Used it at a friend's house. I'm not a fan. My main gripe was when you are rolling at a diagonal/angle to "stretch" the dough or to push out the end, the guides cut into the dough. Not sure I'm explaining it right but hope you can get the idea. It's gimmicky...
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03-27-2023 at 01:10 PM.
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@OP: Do you have any personal experience using this rolling pin? I am particularly interested to know how is it better than the regular rolling pin.
I'm a big fan of this style of rolling pin. I first used it to roll out cookies when I was working at a restaurant and the ability to get the dough to such a precise and uniform thickness is awesome. As somebody else mentioned, the discs on the end will cut into the dough so I can see it being annoying if you're trying to roll out a giant pie crust or something, but I've personally never needed a sheet of dough that's more than 17" across in both directions and if I ever did I would just take the guides off the end and use it as a regular french-style rolling pin.
As someone who rarely needs a rolling pin, the additional wheels make cleaning more of a hassle and there are more parts to keep track of. I actually prefer a regular rolling pin the few times a year one is needed. I could see its benefit if you want use it consistently and want the consistency.
Used it at a friend's house. I'm not a fan. My main gripe was when you are rolling at a diagonal/angle to "stretch" the dough or to push out the end, the guides cut into the dough. Not sure I'm explaining it right but hope you can get the idea. It's gimmicky...
That is really not what this rolling pin is designed for. Either use this without the depth/thickness guides (as a straight dowel rolling pin) or just use a classic handled one.
I make a lot of roll out cookies and have something similar (mine has handles, though). It's great for that purpose. Roll the dough into a rough rectangle and tou know all the cookies are the same thickness.
@OP: Do you have any personal experience using this rolling pin? I am particularly interested to know how is it better than the regular rolling pin.
I have a similar one. Like it.
First of all, this is a good hardwood pin, as opposed to junky woods in cheap ones.
You may remove rings and use it as a regular one - it is still a better wood.
THickness control... I guess it is personal thing, depends on skill and experience. Pretty useful for infrequent cook like me. THere is no commitment to use rings all the time - easy to swap or remove as needed. If you can control dough thickness visually - use (quality!) wood part only.
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This is for precision control of thickness.
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First of all, this is a good hardwood pin, as opposed to junky woods in cheap ones.
You may remove rings and use it as a regular one - it is still a better wood.
THickness control... I guess it is personal thing, depends on skill and experience. Pretty useful for infrequent cook like me. THere is no commitment to use rings all the time - easy to swap or remove as needed. If you can control dough thickness visually - use (quality!) wood part only.