Rolling Pin Revelations

If you didn’t get a chance to see Episode 6: How to Make Gingerbread Hockey Players then you might want to check it out so you can really appreciate this post.  See, I don’t own a rolling pin. I had to “MacGyver-style” it and improvise. Here’s what I tried.

Viewer Christine's sticky rolling pin - I think she needs some "Jock" advice!

Glass Vases – Cylinder-Shaped

Least favourite choice.
Not suitable for glass table tops.
Not strong enough to handle the massive strength of the master-dough-roller.
Often accompanied by the sound of, “crack” or other expletives.
Avoid at all costs.

Peanut Butter Jars

Suitable if you’re REALLY in a jam (HA!!!!!! That’s funny… peanut butter… jam… sometimes I think I’m really funny!)
The only problem with using peanut butter jars is that the lids leave race track marks in your dough.
But… if you’re stuck… (HA! Stuck… ) then give it a try.

Aerosol Sunscreen or Hairspray Containers

My absolute FAVOURITE choice for a rolling pin.
Durable.
Strong.
Educational (have you ever really had the opportunity to examine a can?)
NO track marks.

Now… I have also learned about using flour to ensure your dough doesn’t stick to your rolling implement. I know, this is “old news” but this jock, is a true rookie in the kitchen and is just figuring out the drills!

Signing off,

The Jock

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