A speedy, noiseless, hydraulically controlled machine. Fitted with a special device to increase or decrease required; also provided with a time-control so that even the toughest dough can be spread. The machine will stop on completion of each cycle, to avoid overheating both the oil and the motor. All mechanic components are easily accessible to the operator so that the machine can be cleaned without any difficulties. The electric installations are totally isolated from the other components. The basket and the knives are constructer of stainless steel; the square pistons are in nylon to avoid excess of dough scraps. Manintenance is practically nil. NEWS: the automatic machines can be used like "BUTTER PRESS" only changing the program of the timer (timer in position "DIVIDE" the machine press and cut the dough, while timer in position " PRESS" the machine press only)