Hi Laura, I suspect the fat that you put on top of the dough rectangles is preventing the dough logs from sealing. You might want to try leaving about 1/2 inch of dough free of fat on one of the long sides of each rectangle, and pinch the logs sealed after forming them. By the time you go to roll the logs out further to extend their length, they should be holding together a bit better.
July 27, 2024 at 4:46pm
In reply to I just ate my first… by Laura E. (not verified)
Hi Laura, I suspect the fat that you put on top of the dough rectangles is preventing the dough logs from sealing. You might want to try leaving about 1/2 inch of dough free of fat on one of the long sides of each rectangle, and pinch the logs sealed after forming them. By the time you go to roll the logs out further to extend their length, they should be holding together a bit better.