A classic French-style tapered rolling pin turned from North American hardwood and finished lightly with beeswax. The taper lets you roll dough with your hands near the center and work outward, so you steer the pin rather than press it, which gives more control and helps roll dough evenly. It is lighter than a handled American pin, which suits pastry, pie dough and cookies more than heavy bread work. Bakers have favored this style for generations, and it is a common pick in rolling pin comparisons.
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Bakers and rolling pin roundups praise the tapered French shape for control and even rolling, and the light hardwood for being easy to steer. Complaints center on the lack of handles and on wood care.
Adams French Dowel Rolling Pin is a lighter-weight rolling pin that is easy to maneuver. It helps roll dough out evenly and with control, which can help prevent rips in dough or baked goods. America's Test Kitchen named it one of the best rolling pins on the market.
It is made from North American hardwood with a slightly textured surface and a light beeswax finish. The texture holds a dusting of flour to help keep dough from sticking. Edge grain construction shows long, uninterrupted grain patterns in the wood.
