Round Rolls

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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  1. Scale the dough as indicated in the recipes, usually 1 pound (450 g) per dozen.
  2. Round each unit as shown in Figure 32.4.
  3. Place rolls 2 inches (5 cm) apart on sheet pans sprinkled with cornmeal.

FIGURE 32.4 Rounding small rolls.

(a) Holding the palm of the hand fairly flat, roll the dough in a tight circle on the workbench. Do not use too much flour for dusting, as the dough must stick to the bench a little for the technique to work.

(b) As the ball of dough takes on a round shape, gradually cup your hand.