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Making Cannoli Tubes/Dowels

post #1 of 10
2/13/12 at 10:16am
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I know you can buy stainless cannoli tubes for a really decent price, but I wanted to go with something a little more authentic. What is the best way to go about making dowels? I've seen several things, but wanted to get some more input...

For the dowel itself, does a 2" diameter cut into 4" long segments sound correct?

Also, what sort of grit should you use to sand these down? I would assume that you would want it as smooth as possible, and would want to use at LEAST a 240 grit or so. Finally, what would the best way to go about seasoning them prior to use?

Thanks for all of the help everyone!

PS - If anyone has a great recipe, I'm happy to listen!
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post #2 of 10
2/20/12 at 10:26am

 I am eager to see a reply to your question about the Cannoli tubes! Great question!


Edited by Kelly Moore - 2/20/12 at 9:18pm
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post #3 of 10
2/20/12 at 3:04pm

I would put more effort into making the results authentic,  the Cannoli itself.  No one will see the tube things when they eat the Cannolis.  Maybe go to the home improvement center store and buy a big wooden stick and have them cut it in the sizes that you want them,  hoping that you bought the right kind of wood..

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post #4 of 10
2/21/12 at 3:38am

I think a 2" dowel might be a little too big, maybe try 1 1/2".  I make a cream filled cookie that would look like a mini Cannoli, I have found wrapping the dowels with aluminum foil works best. My dowels are the length of the cookie sheets I use. Hope this helps

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post #5 of 10
2/21/12 at 7:23am

I was researching this question last night and this is an idea I found..........I might be thinking too much out of the box but here is some  info:

 

"Without having to go to a sheet metal shop.....buy a length of stove pipe that you can use as is, or buy it a bit bigger and cut it length wise. The "roll" is already there."

 

Petals.

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post #6 of 10
2/23/12 at 3:58pm

I would think that getting a metal pipe from the home improvement store would be a very similar or yet the same as buying those metal tubes already cut ..I do not see the difference..

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post #7 of 10
2/23/12 at 4:22pm

Maybe, IF they don't contain toxic materials and IF they are carefully and thoroughly washed and sanitized and IF they are made from food safe materials and IF there are no burrs or other blemishes that might break off and IF the local health inspector does not question the source. crazy.gif
 

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I would think that getting a metal pipe from the home improvement store would be a very similar or yet the same as buying those metal tubes already cut ..I do not see the difference..



 

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post #8 of 10
2/23/12 at 4:33pm

Dear Pete,

 

If only I did not think so much  outside La Boîte  .....lol. I cannot resist a project. But the OP has "Cook at home" (but I think he is alot more than that) that is why I was a bit ....you know.

 

I cannot help but admire his willingness to take such a project on....Necessity is the mother of invention. ( yes , we must take  all the if's into consideration)

 

 

 

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post #9 of 10
2/23/12 at 8:49pm

Hopefully it won't be pipe containing lead  .. BTW,  maybe get a brand  new, unused toilet plunger and use the handle by cutting them in the size that you need.


Edited by Prettycake - 2/24/12 at 9:59am
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post #10 of 10
3/6/12 at 8:06am

Hello

I have found, that using a 5" long Wilton fondant rolling pin, works great. It usually will fit two small cannoli's on one pin and is non-stick.

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