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Default Asian rolling pin (potstickers)

In article >,
says...
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> On 2015-11-24, Janet > wrote:
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> > Why fuss with dowels? Just use a little smooth glass bottle for
> > rolling.

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> Turns out there is a reason fer using a small diameter rolling pin.
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> <http://www.asiandumplingtips.com/2009/05/how-to-roll-asian-dumpling-wrappers-video.html>
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> Note the part about "the belly". I hadn't noticed that, before.
> Also, Andrea speaks about using the palm of the hand instead of
> leaving it to yer fingers, which do not exert enough pressure.


Interesting; I shall have to have a go, with the grandkids child-size
mini rolling pins.
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> Besides, where does one find a 3/4"-1-1/4" diameter bottle?
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> nb


I've got one olives came in, but you could use a single-serve mini
white wine bottle. (I collect small bottles to make vanilla essence in)

Janet UK