Photography : Macro of a Docker

Macro of A Docker
Originally uploaded by Amber *.
Dockers can be plastic or metal, in varying sizes.

They are used to perforate doughs to allow for steam to escape while baking --- allowing control over the oven spring (rise) of the baked product. Products most often requiring dockers are pizza crusts, focaccia or cracker like wafers. Products you want to bake off flatter.