- Is this rolling pin good for pie crust and cookies?
- Yes. The long barrel rolls cookie and pie dough evenly, and bamboo releases dough well with a light dusting of flour. For very cold pastry, a chilled marble pin holds temperature better.
- Does it have handles or bearings?
- No. It is a single handle-free barrel, so you grip the ends and push. That gives good control for large sheets but less leverage on stiff dough than a handled pin.
- Can it go in the dishwasher?
- The listing says dishwasher safe, but bamboo generally lasts longer with hand washing and immediate drying. Soaking or repeated hot cycles raise the risk of cracking and warping.
- How does it compare with a French tapered pin?
- A French pin tapers at the ends, which helps roll small rounds and turn dough as you work. This pin has a straight barrel, better for wide, even sheets.
- What are the dimensions?
- It is 20.5 inches long with a 1.75-inch diameter barrel, so it covers a wide area per pass and stores in a drawer or crock.
- Should I oil it?
- A light coat of food-safe mineral oil every few months helps keep bamboo from drying out and cracking. Avoid cooking oils, which can turn rancid.
- Where is the Totally Bamboo Brown 20.5 in L x 1.75 in D cheapest?
- At Ace Hardware, for $23.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Totally Bamboo Brown 20.5 in L x 1.75 in D?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Ace Hardware, Lowe's.