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[dearprudence]

When I am rolling out dough into a stick shape I always end up with one side being thinner than the other.

I assume this is because one hand is stronger than the other?

Any solutions or techniques for this problem?

[gfron1]

I hear the practice, practice, practice responses being typed right now! But, I have the same problem. What I do when I really care (which isn't too often) is lay two yardsticks down and that gives me uniform thickness.

[sanrensho]

Roll on a large silicon sheet and rotate the sheet/dough intermittently.

[Preserver]

i have the same problem.. normally it is thinner on the right side as i am right handed... the past 2 post are right.. by rotating it or using yard stick would work too.. if you want pastry stores sell rubber band's that go on the end of your rolling pin.

[etalanian]

Are you referring to shaping something along the lines of a breadstick? Is so, pay close attention as you roll, and adjust the pressure of your hands as you go. And try to use long, broad movements, with the palms of your hands, not your fingers. (Does that make sense?)

Eileen