Tied or Knotted Rolls

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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  1. Scale dough to 16–20 ounces (450–560 g) per dozen.
  2. With the palm of the hand, roll each unit on the workbench into a strip or rope of dough.
  3. Tie rolls as shown:
    • Single-knot rolls: Figure 32.7

      Figure 32.7 Tying a single-knot roll.

    • Double-knot rolls: Figure 32.8

      Figure 32.8 Tying a double-knot roll.

    • Braided rolls: Figure 32.9

      Figure 32.9 Tying a braided roll.

    • Figure-eight rolls: Figure 32.10

      Figure 32.10 Tying a figure-eight roll.

  4. Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on greased baking sheets.
  5. Egg-wash after proofing.