In Season 3 of "The French Chef," Julia Child demonstrated how to roll out dough for croissants with several different types of large rolling pins. She then picked up a much punier American-style ...

Small variations in design make a big difference when you're rolling pastry or cookie dough. A rolling pin is essential in any baker’s kitchen, whether you’re making quiche or pies for Thanksgiving.

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...