the present invention relates to a method and device for curling up dough slices , comprising a conveyor for the dough slices , a gripping element , arranged above the conveyor , for curling up a dough slice conveyed under the gripping element by the conveyor , pressure means , for pressing curled up dough slices on the conveyor , wherein the distance along which the gripping element grips dough slices is adjustable in the direction of conveyance .