Good baking asks us to look a little closer. Not at complicated tricks, but at the ordinary decisions that shape flavor, texture and how a loaf feels in the hand.
A good slash is an expansion plan rather than a decorative signature. Use a sharp lame.
Start with the dough, not the clock.
A good slash is an expansion plan rather than a decorative signature. This is the kind of bake that becomes easier when you take note of a few dependable cues instead of adding another elaborate technique.
Things to pay attention to
- 01
Use a sharp lame.
- 02
Cut confidently at a shallow angle for an ear.
- 03
Avoid excessive cuts.
- 04
Adjust depth for dough strength..
The detail that matters
Practice on firm, cold dough for cleaner lines.
Every oven and every bag of flour behaves a little differently. Write down what you noticed and adjust one variable at a time on the next bake.
Keep practicing.
Keep the notes that matter, leave room for discovery, and bake it again when you have time.
