Lattice Roller Cutter

A Small Tool for Big Culinary Creativity (updated) ---------------------------------------- One day, while indulging in my love for baking, I realized I urgently needed a Lattice Roller Cutter — a tool for creating a lattice pattern from dough. It’s a real gem for culinary enthusiasts. While I could [have bought one](https://go.like-it.link/qfrfHS) , I decided not to wait and printed it on a 3D printer instead. Honestly, when making Viennese cookies and needing grated dough on top, the usual process involves freezing the dough and then grating it. But I often lacked the patience to freeze it to the right texture, and my grating was never even. The lattice, on the other hand, was the perfect solution. The Lattice Roller Cutter is a simple yet functional tool that transforms any kitchen into a mini bakery. A roller with blades glides over the dough, creating a perfect grid that can be stretched and placed over a pie on a baking sheet. This lattice is great not only for sweet treats like Viennese cookies or jam-filled pies but also for savory dishes such as meat pies or puff pastry baskets with cheese. **How to Assemble a Lattice Roller Cutter** The tool consists of five main components: * Three handle elements * Bladed rollers (26 pieces plus one end roller and a starting washer) * A rotation axis (an M4 threaded rod) * Butterfly or cap nuts, along with nylon M4 washers Assembly is straightforward: the roller blades are slotted together, secured with the rod, and fixed in place. You’ll also need four M3 screws (10 mm in length) for the handle. The entire process takes just a few minutes, and the tool is ready to use. I decided to test the new roller on a classic recipe: Viennese cookies with a lattice top. Here’s my tried-and-true recipe: **Ingredients:** * 500 g thick jam (e.g., blackcurrant or plum) * 275 g flour4 egg yolks or 2 whole eggs * 120 g butter (or substitute with vegetable oil) * 120 g powdered sugar * 10 g v