Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roll-the-dough
verb phrase
/roʊl ðə doʊ/
Definition
A culinary term referring to the process of flattening dough using a rolling pin or similar tool.
Examples
- She learned how to roll the dough for her famous apple pie.
- Before baking the cookies, he had to roll the dough into balls.
- Make sure to flour the surface well when you roll the dough to prevent sticking.
Meaning
To roll the dough means to take a ball of dough and extend it into a flat sheet, often used in the preparation of pastries, breads, and pizzas.
Synonyms
- flatten the dough
- spread the dough
- flatten out
