Question about getting a clean cut on sourdough. My bread knife was tearing the crumb no matter how gentle I was.

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Honestly, my old serrated knife was doing the same thing (so frustrating, right?). I switched to a really long bread knife with a thinner blade, and it made a huge difference. Letting the loaf cool completely, like for a full three hours, was the other key part. The crumb just firms up and doesn't tear as easily. A gentle sawing motion with almost no downward pressure gets me those perfect slices now.

elizabetht5620d ago

That long, thin blade sounds like a real game changer. Does the extra length help with control when you're starting the cut at the top of a tall loaf? I've always struggled with that first bit.

andrew91618d ago

Noticed this same idea in a bunch of places lately. It's like we're all learning that forcing things usually makes a mess, whether it's cutting bread or dealing with people. The right tool and a little patience just works better than pushing harder. That gentle sawing motion you described is the perfect example of working with something, not against it. Makes me want to check where else I'm using pressure when I should be using finesse.