Norpro Wood Pastry Pizza Roller Reviews Summary

Usability

Pros:

• "It's very easy to roll out any kind of pie or pizza, cookie dough."
• "The size makes it easier to use on small counter tops and you can get into corners easier than a typical rolling pin."
• "This is perfect for rolling the inside while not crushing the outside crust."
• "It is so easy to use and doesn't take up a lot of drawer space either."
• "The size of this roller is just right."
• "Very easy to handle, and makes rolling dough into the pan a breeze."
• "Easy to hand wash, makes homemade pizza crust & tortillas so easy!"

Cons:

• "The roller itself has barely any mass/weight, making it poor for larger jobs like pizza."
• "Rivets holding the smaller roller to the frame stick out so you can not get to the edge of the dough if you are doing it in a pan."
• "The wood splinters. Pieces of wood splintering from the piece after first wash."
• "The large roller was rough with splinters on the edges."
• "The wire frame on the large roller began to rotate in the handle, rendering it difficult to control."
• "It is not good for rolling out a normal size pizza as the rollers are so small."
• "The larger rolling pin part of this does not turn because the wood is uneven on one edge."

Quality and Durability

Pros:

• "Great, sturdy product! Well worth the money."
• "The main roller is strong, and good for stretching/smoothing out the dough."
• "With this little roller I was able to roll out pizza dough and pie crust like a pro."
• "It's a good quality item which is going to last a lifetime."
• "This is a well made roller that will last a long time with proper care."
• "The metal wire feels really sturdy, the whole tool feels really solid."
• "The build quality is good, it seems I can put a lot of pressure on this if needed and not worry about it breaking or coming apart."

Cons:

• "The finish on the rollers is rough, and the ends appear to have been simply sawed to length and left with sharp, rough edges."
• "This product fell short of my expectations. This was one of those cases where the picture could cause you to be misled as to the actual size; it was smaller than I expected."
• "One of the units had a chip in the wood and the end brackets on the larger roller seem bent out of shape."
• "Used about 10 to 15 times only to flatten out dough. See photo, wood is chipping and peeling as if it was used to roll on rocks."
• "However, after just 3 weeks it is no longer usable due to splinters!"
• "Loved this roller, till it broke after just a few uses."
• "This item has been wiped with a damp rag 3 times and is starting to get scratchy like it will splinter."

Maintenance and Care

Pros:

• "Easy to clean, easy to use - pretty self explanatory."
• "I also rubbed some olive oil into the wood to make it non-stick."
• "Remember to rub the wood with oil so it can last longer."
• "Wipe with Canola oil before using and now and then."
• "It cleans up so easy."
• "Dough does not stick to it and it washes easily."
• "Cleaning is also a breeze."

Cons:

• "Recommend you don't put it in the dishwasher."
• "I'm too afraid of wooden tools absorbing soapy flavor or warping in dishwasher."
• "Don't let them sit in water in the sink, and don't wash them for too long, and sure as hell.....don't put them in the dishwasher."
• "Apparently, washing it damages the wood and it started to crack."
• "The wood is soft and you need to NOT let it soak in water as it will just turn to crap."
• "I wish the wood was sealed, as the surface has become more rough after several washings."
• "But after ONE wash the wood was splintering on both ends and the handle."

Design and Size

Pros:

• "Small compact roller which is perfect for storing in smaller kitchen drawers, compared to rolling pins."
• "I really like the small side a lot, which allows me to roll out the final ends to be able to create the crust."
• "The smaller roller is beveled on the edges, making it easy to get into corners."
• "This is one of those tools for the kitchen I should have learned about and gotten decades ago!"
• "Very pleased with this purchase and product!"
• "The only thing I see to improve it is to treat the wood with mineral oil."
• "Definitely worth the price!"

Cons:

• "I wasn’t a fan of this roller. As soon as I took it out of the envelope I noticed that it was super rough."
• "Next time I would probably buy a metal one."
• "The wood's a little dry, so make sure you oil it with food grade mineral oil."
• "I would love this if the size was different. It's too awkward to really do the job."
• "Just open the package and the word is splintering off the roller. Dangerous."
• "I think that the rollers themselves could have been much smoother."
• "This design is great for making pizza crusts or rolling out dough for other items. I bake all of our bread products and loved using this but, it broke after not even a year of use."