Hi, Becca! This is super common, and is the result of the gluten in your dough pulling it together. This is typically a good thing; it's why your loaves rise up instead of turning into a pizza every time you bake. But when you're trying to roll something flat, it can definitely be a bit annoying! Luckily, the solution is as easy as they come: rest. Roll out your dough until you feel it pulling back, as you've described. And then ... just leave it alone for 15 minutes. Let the gluten relax. Then come back, and roll again. Repeat if needed. Just like people, sometimes dough just needs a few minutes alone to unwind before getting back to work. Happy baking! 

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