What is a Grooved Rolling Pin?
A grooved rolling pin is a more specialized type of rolling pin that is used primarily in the making of traditional, “Old World” flatbreads like Lefse or Lahvosh. It may look like a typical rolling pin, comprised of a hardwood cylinder, with a handle at each end, or it can also be a smaller pin that is attached with one single handle. Where a grooved rolling pin differs is that it typically has 1/8 (3.175 mm) inch grooves running around the pin. Its purpose is to roll out air pockets that can affect how flat a piece of flatbread turns out to be after baking in the oven.
