How To Score Bread Loaves Before Baking — Baking Lessons from The Kitchn

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Scoring is the technique term for slashing bread dough before baking with a sharp knife or lame. Slashing creates weak spots in the bread’s crust, allowing for expansion instead of burst seams. What feels like a task is a fine detail between beautiful baguettes and boring “French bread” loaves. Here’s what you need to know about scoring bread dough.

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