Which rolling pin?

[Fuffy]

I can't find the search feature for this board so don't know whether rolling pins have been discussed. I am trying to decide whether to buy a stainless steel or a silicon rolling pin. Any comments on this and/or brand from users/owners would be most helpful. Thanks in advance.

[kengk]

The Vic Firth rolling pins are very nice. I have a straight one and a tapered one. I still prefer the one with roller handles that I inherited from my mother to roll out biscuits.

[John E.]

I would go with a tapered French rolling pin. Here's a link, but I've seen them in retail stores for less than $10.

http://www.amazon.com/Winware-French-...

[ellaf]

Love my simple wooden french rolling pin.

[tim irvine]

I agree. Had mine 30+ years and enjoy it every time I use it.

[Leolady]

Thorpe rolling pins are the best and the overwhelming choice of pro bakers. http://www.kitchenconservatory.com/Ro...

[somervilleoldtimer]

Yes, mine (i.e. my grandmother's from Hungary, last century) looks like a Thorpe. Or a Thorpedo!

[Breadcrumbs]

I'm astounded at how reasonably priced these are Leolady. Pity the shipping to Canada is so expensive, I was ready to start shopping!!

[somervilleoldtimer]

I have my grandmother's old rolling pin, which is maple with handles that don't roll with the pin -- they are mounted with ball bearings. (If not clear, let me know and I'll try to find a picture.)

[Chemicalkinetics]

First, one must decide the shape (style), then the material. Many people love the French rolling pin, but I went with regular straight bakery rolling pin. I have a Vic Firth bakery maple rolling pin:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...

[roxlet]

I really like my silicon rolling pin, which I use for pie crust all the time. I am pretty sure it came from King Arthur Four along with the silicon rolling mat, which I also love. The mat makes releasing the rolled-out dough easier, plus you just put it in the sink to wash up.

[Fuffy]

Thank you. What is the mat made of?

[Chemicalkinetics]

roxlet stated it is silicon.