A wooden tortilla rolling pin is one of those kitchen tools that connects directly to memory and tradition. The palote - a simple straight dowel without handles - is what home cooks across Mexico and the American Southwest have used for generations to roll perfect flour tortillas. No handles means your hands stay close to the dough, giving you direct tactile feedback on thickness and pressure. The shorter 8 inch length makes it easy to spin the dough in small increments, helping you work toward a perfect circle. Traditional wooden dowels also absorb just enough flour to prevent sticking without over-flouring the surface.
This tortilla rolling pin is handcrafted by Fletchers Mill in New Vineyard, Maine from solid rock maple - one of the hardest, most durable American hardwoods available. Includes a tortilla recipe in English and Spanish. Works equally well for empanadas, egg rolls, pot stickers, dumplings, and flatbreads of all kinds.
Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth after each use and dry completely. Do not submerge in water or put in the dishwasher - moisture will damage the wood finish over time. Season occasionally with a small amount of food-safe mineral oil applied with a soft cloth to condition the wood and extend its life.
This tortilla rolling pin is handcrafted by Fletchers Mill in New Vineyard, Maine from solid rock maple - one of the hardest, most durable American hardwoods available. Includes a tortilla recipe in English and Spanish. Works equally well for empanadas, egg rolls, pot stickers, dumplings, and flatbreads of all kinds.
Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth after each use and dry completely. Do not submerge in water or put in the dishwasher - moisture will damage the wood finish over time. Season occasionally with a small amount of food-safe mineral oil applied with a soft cloth to condition the wood and extend its life.
- Brand: Fletchers Mill
- Location: New Vineyard, Maine, USA
- Material: Solid Rock Maple
- Style: Straight Dowel - No Handles
- Length: 8 inches
- Diameter: 1.35 inches
- Includes: Tortilla recipe in English and Spanish
- Care: Wipe with damp cloth, dry completely - not dishwasher safe
