Rolling pins are a traditional kitchen tool, mainly used for rolling dough, such as dumpling skins, noodles, wonton skins, etc. Rolling pins can be divided into many types according to their shape, material and purpose. The following are common types of rolling pins and their characteristics:
1. Single-handed stick
Features: Short in length, suitable for one-handed operation, usually used to roll small areas of dough, such as dumpling skins, wonton skins, etc.
Size: Length about 20-30cm, diameter about 1cm.
2. Double-handed stick
Features: Thinner than the single-handed stick, about 30cm in length and about 1cm in diameter. When using, both hands need to be closed to operate. It is mainly used to roll larger areas of dough such as steamed bun skins.
3. Olive stick (jujube core stick)
Features: Shaped like a jujube core, thick in the middle and thin at both ends, about 20cm in length, about 3cm in diameter in the middle, and about 1cm at both ends. This design makes it easy to roll the edge of the dough thin, and is often used to make siomai skins, dumpling skins, etc.
4. Zouju
Features: cylindrical, with through holes at both ends, and a round wooden stick inserted inside, which is convenient for rolling and opening the skin. The zhouju has a variety of specifications, and different sizes can be selected according to the skin opening process.
Variation: Flower rolling pin, with concave or convex patterns carved on the surface of the zhouju, and the patterns are formed by rolling during rolling.
5. Flower rolling pin
Features: Patterns are carved on the surface of the rolling pin, and decorative patterns can be formed on the dough during rolling, which is often used to make special-shaped pasta.
6. Special material rolling pin
Acer truncatum rolling pin: good health effect, aesthetic value and collection value, suitable for users with high requirements for kitchen tools.
Ebony rolling pin: hard wood, strong corrosion resistance, high ornamental value, suitable for users pursuing high quality.
Rosewood rolling pin: natural and environmentally friendly material, beautiful shape, suitable for home kitchen use.
7. Stainless steel rolling pin
Features: Made of 304 stainless steel, corrosion-resistant, high temperature-resistant, long service life, suitable for baking and daily pasta making.
8. Silicone rolling pin
Features: soft to the touch, not easy to scratch hands, antibacterial and mildew-proof, suitable for a healthy and hygienic kitchen environment.
9. Rolling rolling pin
Features: labor-saving, suitable for quick rolling of dough, especially for baking enthusiasts.
10. One-piece rolling pin
Features: between regular and rolling types, suitable for novices, simple to operate.
Summary: There are many types of rolling pins, and the choice can be made according to specific uses, material preferences and operating habits. Whether it is a traditional wooden rolling pin or a modern stainless steel or silicone rolling pin, it can meet the needs of different users.