A lattice roller cutter is a baking tool consisting of a handle attached to a rotating cylinder of small blades that cut a series of evenly spaced slits in pastry.
When the cut pastry is gently stretched, the slits open up to form a decorative diamond lattice pattern – almost like magic.
A lattice roller cutter gives a professional finish to pies, tarts and other pastries that would be very difficult to achieve by hand – most commonly beef or salmon wellington.
Lattice cutter rollers are available from kitchenware stores and online. They’re easy to use, as chef Simon Sandall explains in the video below.
You’ll need:
Here’s how to use a lattice roller cutter like a pro (scroll down for a step-by-step video):
Now you know how to use a lattice roller cutter, make this delicious salmon wellington.
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