Ateco Ball Bearing Rolling Pin, 12-inch, Maple

A rolling pin with handles and ball bearings lets the barrel turn freely while your hands stay still, so the pressure goes straight down into the dough. This one has a 12-inch maple barrel, made in the USA, sized for pie crusts, cookie dough and smaller batches of pastry.

Why 12 Inches

A shorter barrel is easier to control on a home counter and fits in a standard drawer. It rolls a crust for a 9- or 10-inch pie without difficulty. For sheets of laminated dough wider than the barrel, a longer pin saves passes.

For bakery-size work, see the Ateco 18325. Bakers who prefer to feel the dough directly through their palms often choose the French tapered pin.