ATK-Highly Recommended

"We’ve recommended this rolling pin for years—and it remains the best dowel-style model on the market... Because the wood is slightly rough, it held onto a dusting of flour and dough never stuck to it. The wood also gripped the dough more than pins made from smoother materials, helping the dough respond to our movements more efficiently so we never overworked it."

A French rolling pin also helps me stay in tune with my dough, no matter what I’m rolling out. The dough is close enough that I can feel where the thickness changes and adjust how much pressure I apply. This, in turn, helps the dough bake more evenly. Rolling the pin across the dough also feels more natural than feeling like I’m pushing it.