Soren lifted the cloth, revealing the golden ball. Its surface had become smoother and slightly matte. He pressed a thumb into the side; the indentation stayed, showing the dough had lost its elasticity and was now perfectly supple.
He grabbed a handful of flour and scattered it across the table, creating a thin sheet of white to prevent any sticking. Using a knife, he sliced the dough ball cleanly down the middle, set one half back under the cloth, and placed the other half in front of him.
He then flattened the piece with the palm of his hand, then picked up a long wooden rolling pin. Starting at the center, he began rolling the dough outward. After a few strokes, he skillfully lifted the expanding sheet, gave it a quarter turn, and rolled again, keeping it circular.
