Fun in the Kitchen With A French Rolling Pin

Now that Christmas is past, take a little time to slow down and have some fun in your kitchen. Save time and discover how efficient you can be using a French rolling pin.

This type of pin is so much easier to use than a rolling pin with handles. It helps you roll out your dough consistently and without much fuss! Just press on the middle of it with your palms and gently guide it where you want it to go! In no time you have pie crust, pastries, or pizza dough ready to put in the pan and bake! You will be amazed if you've never used or tried this type of kitchen tool before. You'll want to use it again and again!

At Christmas Twigs , we offer two beautiful handmade French rolling pins . Choose from Maple or Walnut wood. These make perfect wedding gifts or even birthday gifts for someone you know who enjoys baking!

Try it out on the following fun recipes:

Cinnamon Bread Loaf

Make your favorite bread dough (enough for one loaf) and roll it out evenly with your French rolling pin . Then butter or spread margarine on your dough. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up and shape like a loaf of bread then pinch the bottom of the loaf and place in a greased bread pan. Let it rise for twenty minutes and then butter the top of the loaf and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes (until lightly brown on top and done in the middle). After it cools, frost the top of the loaf.

Pizza Pockets

Again use your favorite bread dough. Roll out your dough with your French rolling pin and then cut dough into small squares. Take one square at a time and roll it into a circle. Put spaghetti or pizza sauce on the circle, pepperoni, olives, grated cheese, whatever you want to put inside and fold your circle in half. Pinch edges closed or take a fork and make indentations to seal your dough. Then brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot! They won't last long!

Involve your children in the fun and have them help you roll the dough out. Make some memories while cooking in the kitchen. Once you use your French rolling pin, you will be hooked! Cleaning is a snap. You just rub off the flour and any dough on the pin with your hands. Pour a little cooking oil into your hand and rub the oil onto your pin. Now it is ready to display on your kitchen counter until the next time you use it!