Best Rolling Pins In 2020 – Top 10 Rated Reviews

The 8 Best Rolling Pins of 2020

Shop for the best rolling pins for making pie crusts, cinnamon rolls, and more

Our Top Picks

"A classic. this 12-inch rolling pin is made in Vermont of solid maple, and the barrel is waxed to prevent sticking when you’re rolling out your dough."

"This no-nonsense rolling pin even rivals our budget pick in price."

"Comes with a matching wooden base to make it easier to store in a cabinet or on your open shelving."

"This rolling pin is one of the longest on our list measuring more than 20 inches."

"You can rest assured that you won’t break the bank."

"The barrel of the pin has engraved measurements so you can tell just how long your pastry measures without having to break out the ruler."

"This pin is 19 inches long and has no handles to get in the way, and made by hand in Vermont, from sustainably-grown maple wood from local trees."

"This kid’s rolling pin gives you 7 inches of rolling space, and measures just over 11 ½ inches handle to handle."

Best Overall: J. K. Adams Maple Wood Medium Gourmet Rolling Pin

This style of rolling pin, also called a baker’s or American rolling pin, is most likely the one you are familiar with. It has a wooden barrel that rotates around a dowel attached to two handles, usually wooden as well. This is by far the most common style you’ll find in home kitchens.

The 12-inch rolling pin is made in Vermont of solid maple, and the barrel is waxed to prevent sticking when you’re rolling out your dough. The rolling pin is easy to care for thanks to the steel axel that runs through the middle. To clean it, scrape off as much dough as you can then wash it with warm soapy water and dry it immediately.

The one complaint from consumers has been that J. K. Adams puts a sticker on the rolling pin and it can sometimes be challenging to remove all the residue. Thankfully, a bit of vegetable oil or an adhesive remover like GooGone should take care of it. Just be sure to wash it before using for the first time. If anything does go wrong with your rolling pin, you’ll be happy to know it’s covered by a lifetime warranty.

Runner-Up, Best Overall: Farberware Classic Wood Rolling Pin

Made from moisture-resistant hardwood, this no-nonsense rolling pin is a solid choice for any kitchen. The barrel portion of the rolling pin measures 10 inches, which is pretty standard for most rolling pins. This model even rivals our budget pick in price, so even if you aren’t sure how often you’ll use it, you won’t have to worry about spending too much on this pin.

Even though this model has Nylon bearings which should be rust-proof, it’s still best to hand wash this rolling pin and dry it immediately after to prevent any warping or cracking of the wood.

Customers have praised the minimal finish on the barrel saying it prevents sticking, but as with all rolling pins you’ll need to add some flour to make it completely non-stick.

The one complaint from customers is that the handles are a bit stiff at first making it hard to roll until the pin loosens up a bit. But once you’ve used it a couple of times the bearings start rolling more smoothly.

Best Marble: Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin

Aside from being aesthetically pleasing a marble rolling pin has a couple of major benefits. First, unlike wood, a marble pin can be chilled in the fridge or freezer, which is ideal for working with temperature sensitive doughs like puff pastry or pie crust. Second, marble pins are generally heavier than their wooden counterparts, so they can help flatten a stiff dough with ease.

This model from Fox run, has a 10-inch pin, and 4-inch wooden handles on each end. It also comes with a matching wooden base to make it easier to store in a cabinet or on your open shelving. No more worrying about a heavy 5-pound marble pin rolling off the shelf and on to your toes.

As with all our rolling pin picks, this one should be hand washed with soapy water and dried immediately. Fox Run also makes a black marble version, but it is more than double the price of the white marble.

Best French Style: J. K. Adams FRP-2 Maple French Rolling Pin

A staple in many restaurant kitchens and in the home kitchens of professional chefs, the French style rolling pin made from a single dowel with tapered ends and no handles is gaining popularity among cooks of all types. Why? Because the lack of handles gives you more control over the pin and makes it easier to get a feel for the texture of the dough.

This French style model from J. K. Adams is made of maple and is handcrafted in Vermont. It’s the same brand as our best overall rolling pin—J. K. Adams knows a thing or two about rolling pins thanks to their more than 60 years in business in New England. Available in two thicknesses, the fatter FRP-1 and the thinner FRP-2, this rolling pin is one of the longest on our list measuring more than 20 inches. That means you can roll out a full rectangle of cinnamon roll dough without having to work in sections and worry about getting everything even.

This pin should be hand washed and treated with mineral oil occasionally. If the surface gets too rough, you can sand it lightly and then wash and apply oil again to restore the finish.