Portion dough evenly by rolling into a log and cutting equal pieces
Roll dough into a log and slice into equal portions to get uniform bite-size pieces that cook evenly.
After kneading, roll the dough into a log and cut into a set number of equal pieces (e.g., 10). Uniform sizing helps consistent cooking and appearance.
The short version
- Log-and-slice is a fast way to portion dough evenly
- Even portions cook at the same rate
How to do it
- 1
Roll the dough out into a log of even thickness.
Aim for consistent thickness end-to-end so portions match.
Watch this step - 2
Cut the log into equal pieces (e.g., 10).
Use a bench scraper or knife; eyeball then adjust pieces to match.
Watch this step - 3
What goes wrong
Uneven log thickness leading to different-sized pieces
Roll the log to an even diameter before slicing.
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