Ateco 20175 French Rolling Pin,20-Inches Long, Made of Solid Maple, Made in Canada

This roller pin was exactly what my wife needed to get her baking done. It's exactly what the description says it is, a piece of maple wood tapered down on the ends. I couldn't be more satisfied because honestly she's happy and doesn't complain anymore when baking using a solid marble 12 pound roller pin. It's great for anyone with solid stone counter tops because using stone on stone can actually damage each surface and leave microscopic stone particles in the food you're preparing (nothing to be concerned about...it's just extra minerals, right?), and aside from the occasional chipped tooth I wasn't too concerned. But honestly, this is a far better choice for people who prepare baked food on granite or quartz counter tops because it won't chip away at your counter top. I'd buy this one again solely based upon the consistent 5 star review track record. I hope others will find this review helpful, good luck with your roller pin search.*Udate*I found a similar product at Bed Bath and Beyond for $12. It's also maple and is slightly thicker all around compared to this one. I'm still satisfied with this roller. Everytime i wash it I'm quite impressed at how well it repels water and stains. Overall, still 5 stars...as with most things, you get what you pay for and I'm thoroughly assured that the extra money paid for this roller will be worth it in the years to come.***second update, 28 November 2018***Still just as good as new. One conditioning trick is to rub the rolling pin with food grade mineral oil to keep it nice and conditioned. Other than that, it has lasted for several thanksgivings and Christmas’ with absolutely zero compaints. Would still purchase again.

For rolling dough and chasing husbands what is more iconic than the classic round rolling pin with dual handles. I'm sure there is an image of one in Plato's cave. Yet WooooLahhh...here comes a bat out of left field to revolutionize rolling. Hardly a Francophile, I had my doubts but was sold on the price and size when I went to replace our aging tree stump of a roller.This is the Corvette of rolling pins and though I have just used it once (got it yesterday) to roll out pizza dough, what a joy and the crust was both so thin and even that I could see through it. And what impressed me most was the better control I had keeping the dough concentric and in place on the cutting board.Light, durable, highly functional and very stylish, this pin has it all and I look forward to trying it with my ravioli and pie crusts. I do need to read up to see if it needs oiling like a cutting board but it worked great out of the wrapper with just keeping it lightly floured.And the best part is, should my wife decide to come after me with it because I ate the entire pizza before she got home, it will leave less damage due to its light weight and takes up less room in the drawer although due to its stylish design, I'm tempted to leave it out in the kitchen for a conversation piece.For $10, even if you wind up hating it for some strange reason, it is still cheaper than fire wood.

I had one of those "non stick" rolling pins. I love to bake and make pierogies and homemade pizza crust, but dreaded when it came to rolling out dough. I have a cloth dough mat and thought maybe that was the problem. Nope, even on my well floured table, I still had problems rolling out dough. I've been doing this for years; I should be perfect at it by now! FINALLY, I became so frustrated, I searched online for tips and ran across an article about someone swearing on French rolling pins. I decided to buy this pin and thought because it was so inexpensive, I wouldn't have much better luck.WRONG. Happily. Christmas baking was so much easier. I couldn't believe it. It wasn't me after all; it was my choice of rolling pins - that non stick rolling pin I'd been using for years was good for one thing - pushing dough around the table!I couldn't believe how much different and better the French pin is - flour it up and you're good to go. I love also it came in a "sleeve" that you can store it in. Wish I'd bought it years ago. So, I'm sure, does my family who suffered through "tough" pierogies and pie crusts because of over rolling!You can't go wrong with this rolling pin!

My husband got this as a surprise for me when all of my pasta making equipment was stolen in a break-in. I was heartbroken, but this amazing rolling pin is a huge upgrade over my last, more traditional, rolling pin. It's not only got a great heft to it - not so heavy your arms get tired, but heavy enough that you know it's quality - the fine grain on the wood is absolutely silky smooth. That means that I don't have to over-flour my dough when I'm rolling it out; it doesn't stick to the pin! Obviously very wet/sticky doughs will always give you trouble, but this is the best natural defense against holes and breakages forming. Plus I love the french tapered style rather than the handle style - smooth motions are considerably easier and I don't "stub my knuckles" or burn my forearms trying for a consistent roll. I'm very pleased!