taikinakaavun

Taikinakaavun, also known as a rolling pin, is a kitchen utensil used to flatten and shape dough. Typically cylindrical, it is made from various materials including wood, marble, glass, or metal. Wooden rolling pins are common due to their affordability and ease of use, while marble rolling pins are favored for their weight, which helps in flattening tougher doughs, and their ability to stay cool, preventing dough from sticking.

The basic design consists of a cylinder with handles at each end. These handles allow the user to apply even pressure across the dough. Some rolling pins are solid cylinders without separate handles, requiring the user to grip the rolling pin directly. Different sizes and shapes exist, with some featuring tapered ends or grooves for specific baking tasks. Rolling pins are essential for preparing a wide range of baked goods, from pies and cookies to pasta and pastries, by ensuring a consistent thickness of the dough. Their use is a fundamental technique in baking and pastry making.