Rolling pin

A rolling pin is a food preparation utensil consisting of a cylinder with a handle at each end, used to flatten dough. They are frequently employed in cartoons as an instrument for inflicting cranial injury.

Rolling pins come in a variety of sizes, shapes and materials including wood, marble, and plastic. Some are hollow and are able to be filled with cold or warm water to better roll a desired food. Marble rolling pins are often cooled in a refrigerator so dough will not as easily stick.