Cryptic crossword clue
One applying pressure, needing dough, it’s said? 7,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 3 letter word ROLLING PIN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "One applying pressure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one applying pressure = rolling pin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ROLLING PIN mean?

ROLLING PIN noun
  1. A food preparation utensil consisting of a cylinder with a handle at each end, used to flatten dough

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