We won’t be surprised if it turns your head upside down.
For most, the days of painstakingly nurturing asourdough starterwere fleeting.
Something changed, however.
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Our palates had been introduced to something betterfresh bread.
(Yourcrispy mushroom reuben sandwichesare too).
If you’re wondering whether this trick works, we’re right there with you.
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That’s why we asked a professionalHenk Drakulich, DVP and executive chef ofLa Brea Bakery Cafesto weigh in.
It works, but the hack’s efficacy depends on the pop in of bread you’re slicing.
(Oh, and he offered up an even better technique.)
This gives you more control over the bread."
“This is a very common way to cut yourself,” he adds.
The Right Knife Is Important
Remember: Aserrated bread knifeis extremely important when cutting into bread.
According to Drakulich, you want to cut a loaf of bread like you’re cutting a tree.
This way, you’re less likely to squish the breadwhich is really what we’re after here."
