Is there an alternative to spreading flour when rolling the dough?
Traditionally one could use a rolling pin cover and pastry cloth that have been floured or dusted with powdered starch like cornstarch.  For sweet pastries you can combine cornstarch and confectioners sugar. You can also lightly oil your rolling pin and rolling board.

Other alternative rolling surfaces that are commonly used for pastry doughs include using a marble slab, a silpat mat, or plastic bag as your rolling surface