What do you all consider the best kind of rolling pin to use for fondant, sugarpaste, etc.?
I've got to get a new rolling pin and am not at all sure what kind to get.
TIA for your input. Janice
I think it depends on how much fondant you're rolling out. For big pieces that will cover a cake, I use a heavy marble pin. It gets the job done fast with very little sticking. For small pieces of fondant, I use the Wilton plastic pin they market for fondant. It works well and only cost me $5 at JoAnn.
Wilton also has a larger plastic rolling pin... I have it and really like it also .. works great on all the larger pieces of fondant I've had to roll out
I have several..Marble for Fondant Lace impression molds, 18 inch heavy plastic for covering cake, or Textured rolling pin for back ground designs and 5 inch for flowers or small jobs. Depends what job it's for.
Thanks for your replies, I'm leaning toward the marble one, more for the weight than anything. I have the small Wilton, and a regular wooden one that I've had for years, also got the double ended roller from Wilton...just seems like a heavier one would be a big help. Do any of you use a silicon one? They seem nice but are pretty expensive, was not sure if they were worth the price (especially with the covers that are available.)
Janice
Right now the price of the Moline is a out of my range, I won't use it that much to justify that purchase, but I'm sure if you make a lot of fondant it would definitely be worth it! I think I just saw a Moline of some type on eBay, definitely was not in that price range, maybe I'll go back and see if I can find it. Thanks! Janice
I just got a silpin silicone rolling pin and I really like it. I've only used it twice, but I didn't have any trouble with the fondant sticking.
I have white, poly rolling pins at various lengths..8 in. to 28" (great for rolling out fondant). My prices are great!! Check me out on www.crawfordscreations.com.
I use a really heavy wooden rolling pin. I purchased it from my local cake supplier. The wood does not splinter, and is great for rolling out large amount of fondant. For smaller amounts I use the wilton rolling pin
I use the heavy large plastic rolling pin as well as the small plastic pin from Wilton. I bought the big one at a specialty food store and the weight is great - very heavy like the marble. I went to the local hardware store and purchased the rubber rings for each end of the pin so I can have uniform width rolling when using the large one. Wilton's new little one gave me that idea (it comes with the 2 rubber rings now).
I have marble - hard on the wrists when doing bulk rolled fondant
I have Wood - must be ultra-smooth otherwise the rolled fondantends up textured
The Best ?
Go to the hardware shop - plumbing department - and check out the range of plastic piping available.
Ultra-smooth, any width, any length, good price...does not stick and extremely hygenic
I have 6" long 1/2" solid, radius, 8" long 1/2" radius, 12" long 1 1/4" radius, 18"long 1 1/2 radius.
I am considering a 24" long but am not convinced yet.
Auzzi, there is so much mixed information on whether or not PVC is safe to have in contact with water and food, I have been staying away from this use.
I know that they are not allowed to use lead in the manufacturing of this product anymore, but there is still some information around suggesting that pvc is not safe. There are several sites like
www.endometriosisassn.org/pvc.html
that state it is not safe to use.
Just thought I would mention this, I know when it first came up people had mixed reactions regarding the safety.
Hugs Squirrelly Cakes
I have the large wilton rolling pin and don't like it at all. I prefer my teflon coated rolling pin.
i use a wooden one i love it havent had any problems i just spray it with non stick cooking spray.
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