Brandon Norsted makes these French rolling pins right down the street from CKTG in Madison, Wisconsin - a detail that matters when you consider how much of what fills kitchen supply stores comes from overseas factories with no particular investment in the craft. Brandon builds each pin by hand from domestic walnut, and the result is a tool that feels noticeably different from production alternatives: balanced, smooth, and properly proportioned for real baking work.
The French rolling pin format - tapered, handle-free, one solid piece of wood - is what professional pastry chefs reach for when they want maximum control over the dough. Without handles or an axle, your hands sit directly on the pin and stay close to the surface, giving you tactile feedback on thickness and pressure that a handled pin cannot provide. Walnut is a dense, tight-grained domestic hardwood that rolls smoothly, resists warping, and develops a character with use. At 19.5 inches and 12.5 oz it is the right size for pie crusts, pasta dough, puff pastry, and most other rolling tasks a home or professional baker encounters. Excellent craftsmanship, Brandon.
Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a dry cloth after each use. Avoid submerging in water or putting in the dishwasher - moisture will damage the wood and can cause warping over time. Season occasionally with a small amount of food-safe mineral oil or board wax to condition the wood and extend its life.
The French rolling pin format - tapered, handle-free, one solid piece of wood - is what professional pastry chefs reach for when they want maximum control over the dough. Without handles or an axle, your hands sit directly on the pin and stay close to the surface, giving you tactile feedback on thickness and pressure that a handled pin cannot provide. Walnut is a dense, tight-grained domestic hardwood that rolls smoothly, resists warping, and develops a character with use. At 19.5 inches and 12.5 oz it is the right size for pie crusts, pasta dough, puff pastry, and most other rolling tasks a home or professional baker encounters. Excellent craftsmanship, Brandon.
Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a dry cloth after each use. Avoid submerging in water or putting in the dishwasher - moisture will damage the wood and can cause warping over time. Season occasionally with a small amount of food-safe mineral oil or board wax to condition the wood and extend its life.
- Maker: Brandon Norsted
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Material: Domestic Walnut
- Style: French Tapered - No Handles
- Length: 19.5 inches
- Diameter: 1.6 inches
- Weight: 12.5 oz
