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Kitchen Tip Tuesdays: Slicing bread

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When I shared photos of my wheat and rye bread last week, several of you asked about slicing bread. I don't have any magical tips, butI'm happy to share what works for me! :)

I like to use an electric knife for slicing. It makes thinner slices and is faster when there's 2-3 or more loaves to slice all at once. (If I  have only one loaf I am usually too lazy to pull out the electric knife and I just use my bread knife.)

I also turn the loaf on it's side to slice, since the knife seems to go through the side easier than through the (soft) top of the loaf.

Slicing fresh-from-the-oven bread (after it's cooled slightly) can yield some crumbs due to the more dry crust, so if I don't need the bread right away, I like to put it in a bag for a little while and then slice when the crust has softened somewhat. Depending on the type of bread, this could make a big difference. (I notice especially with Italian-type breads!)

Does anyone else have any bread-slicing tips to share?? :)

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Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-01-27 09:12.

Bread

I got a bread machine for my birthday and have started making all our bread, since I don't like buying store bread with all the chemicals. Do you purchase special bags for your bread? I have been using the gallon ziploc bags but the loaf doesn't fit too well and that could get expensive. Also do you put your bread in the refrigerator after a day or two?

Thanks,
Joan

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-01-27 10:29.

Thank you!

Thanks for answering this question! I'll have to try putting my bread in a bag. Thank you for the great tip, as always!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-01-27 11:00.

Bread Slicing

Thanks for the great slicing tips. I have an easier time slicing it from either the side or from the bottom too!

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-01-27 11:27.

I'll just go on admiring! I

I'll just go on admiring!

I make loaves more like what you would buye in a french baker!
So I cut rather large pieces!

Nicole`
http://comptines.over-blog.com

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-01-27 18:40.

Thank You

Thanks for a great site. I love it!

Andrea in NC
http://www.busymomscancook.com/

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2009-01-27 20:25.

I use a bread slicer/cutting board guide.

Something simular to this picture in this website: http://www.bread-maker.net/Bread-maker-reviews/Bread-Slicer-Reviews/Clear-bread-and-bagel-slicer.htm. It helps me cut the pieces evenly. When I want to cut up a whole loaf at a time I use the slicer guide and an electric knife. For just a few pieces here and there I use the slicer guide and a bread knife. Or if I'm really crazy and feel as though I need a LARGE piece, I'll just cut into it with a bread knife and eat it right away. :) I've never thought of cutting it from the side or bottom. I'll have to try that sometime.

I store my bread in zip lock bags. If you reuse them for another loaf be sure to clean them out and dry them real well before you put the new loaf in. Crumbs left from the last loaf can cause the new loaf to go stale/mold quicker. My bread slicer guide could hold one loaf and it is ventalated but I've never used it that way. Just recently a friend of mine gave me plastic wholesale bread bags and I love using them.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2009-01-28 18:03.

Homemade bread slicer works great!

Here is the link for the bread slicer my husband made for me. It works better than the ones with the premade slice sizes. With this one, you slice whatever thickness you want. They are always straight and even.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1978-03-01/Build-this-Bread-slicer-Cutting-Board-Serving-Tray.aspx

Submitted by kimberly on Thu, 2009-01-29 17:14.
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bread slicer

i bought one of those bread slicer guides off of ebay. best thing i could have done. it helps you slice all the slices evenly and i dont bother buying bread anymore now that i can get even slices for sandwiches.

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2009-02-02 13:43.

Bread slicing

Hi,
To give my bread a softer top crust, I use my oil sprayer to lightly mist the tops with olive oil when they come out of the oven. They look nicer this way too!
Elizabeth

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2009-02-02 17:28.

heyyyyy

Hope you guys are well and warm!
Haven't heard a peep from U in a week!
-Donna-

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2009-02-05 11:12.

buttering the bread

We used to always butter the top of the bread when it came out of the oven. This softens the top, and makes it look nice. Then it's not dry when you go to slice it.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 2010-01-24 15:08.

Storage bags

I use Fresh Produce bags. When I go shopping for fruits and veggies I always pick up a couple of extra bags, they are free and my bread fits perfectly.

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