Bread baking question

Adillo303

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Hi All,

I have been asked to make a rolling pin, which I can do. I have been asked if it will be heavy enough for bread dough. I have made a lot of bread and not ever used a rolling pin.

Would anyone have experience they could share?

Thank You

Andy
 

ChowderMan

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the old fashion handled ones were typically maple, about 3" diameter.

the handles were either solid to the pin but turned down or on a dowel so they spun.

I use a "french" aka tapered pin now - the convex shape allows me to better control the spread of pizza dough (for example) so it ends up nice & round... the tapered isn't suitable for a lot of pastry type work - where one does the folding & sheeting thing...
 

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Adillo303

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Thank you - I use and make the french ones as well. I have a request for non tapered and heavy. The amount of heavy has not been specified. LOL

I am thinking 3" as I usually make 2 1/2" and she wants it thicker.
 

Red Apple Guy

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I bought this years ago because I liked the shape. It has been my favorite pin to use ever since. it weighs 1 lb 6 oz., is 10" long in the cylindrical section which is about 2.5" in diameter.
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QSis

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That's a cool-looking pin, Red Apple!

I like C-man's tapered pin, too!

Lee
 

Adillo303

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I just made a french rolling pin as a special order that has a 1" steel rod embedded in the middle.
The pin weighed over 5#.
The buyer wanted it heavy, she got it.
 

QSis

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I wish you would post more photos of your creations, Andy!

Lee
 
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