Spent $120 on a pro dough sheeter and it collects dust in my garage

Bought a used Dutchess dough sheeter off Craigslist thinking it would speed up my croissant production. Figured I'd save time and get more consistent layers. After 6 months, I've used it maybe 4 times. Cleaning it is a pain, takes up half my prep space, and honestly my hand rolling with a tapered pin gives better results. The machine flattens everything too even and I lose that irregular lamination that makes bakery croissants look handmade. Anyone else regret a big equipment buy like this?

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2 Comments

lee_butler2mo ago

Nah man, I love my sheeter for croissants... just gotta dial in the thickness right.

murray.cole2mo ago

See, I've never found a sheeter that gives me the same texture as hand rolling. The pressure always seems to push the butter layers too thin or uneven for my liking. Maybe it works for some bakeries but I've wrecked too many batches trying to save time with one.