Step Up Your Baking Game By Investing in One of These Top-Rated Rolling Pins

When you don't have a rolling pin on hand, a wine bottle can work in a pinch to roll out dough for pie or sugar cookies, but there are several reasons why baking pros don't recommend that this hack become your go-to method. Rolling pins are designed to roll dough into even thickness, and the best ones are balanced, smooth to operate, made of a versatile material, and long enough to comfortably roll out a 10-inch pie crust.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute, our experts test thousands of cooking tools each year, including rolling pins. For this review, we assessed rolling pins based on how easy they are to use, how efficient they are at rolling pie dough, and how effortless they are to clean. Our recommendations include ones we've formally tested in the Kitchen Appliances Lab, ones our experts have road tested at home, and top picks with rave reviews that stood out to us based on our expertise in the field.

Overall, wooden dowels are our favorite type of rolling pin to use in the Kitchen Appliances Lab. They make for even rolling whether you place your hands toward the outer edges or in the center, plus wood is a versatile material that can be dusted easily with flour to prevent dough from sticking. Read on to learn more about our winners and what to look for when shopping, but to summarize, the best rolling pins to buy in 2021 are:

• Best Overall Rolling Pin: J.K. Adams Dowel Rolling Pin
• Best Value Rolling Pin: Farberware Classic Rolling Pin
• Best Rolling Pin with Handles: J.K Adams Gourmet Rolling Pin
• Best French Rolling Pin: J.K. Adams French Dowel Rolling Pin
• Best Adjustable Rolling Pin: Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin
• Best Marble Rolling Pin: Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin with Wooden Cradle
• Best Nonstick Rolling Pin: Oxo Good Grips Non-stick Rolling Pin

What is the best type of rolling pin?

When it comes to shopping for a new rolling pin, it mostly comes down to personal preference, but you will want to consider what features are most important to you and what types of baking projects you'll be using one for. Here's a breakdown of the different types of rolling pins you can buy: