Abstract: Apparatus for preparing bread dough comprises a hopper for bulk dough, a rotary pump communicating with the hopper, a die through which dough is extruded by the pump in a continuous ribbon, conveyor means for receiving and conducting the ribbon of dough in succession through proofing means, guide rolls, means for cutting the ribbon of dough into individual pieces, means to roll the individual pieces into cylindrical shapes, and means to divide the cylindrical shapes into at least two further pieces. High production is achieved with a minimum of labor, and excessive working and kneading of the dough are avoided.