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What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

house_cat — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:07:22 GMT

I've been baking more bread lately, but even when it turns out perfectly it's a little hard for me to slice. I have a long, serrated bread knife. I'm wondering if I should have an electric knife.

For those of you who enjoy homemade bread or buy artisan loaves at the store, what do you like best for slicing them?

Thank you.

ETA: I watched America's Test Kitchen video in which they tested bread knives and winner costs less than $25 on the big A website. I think the problem might be the knife I'm using.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Skyegirl21 — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:23:43 GMT

My husband uses a slicing board that has long grooves ( length of the loaf) so you slice evenly-

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

gardenman — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:25:47 GMT

I just use a serrated bread knife.

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SaveTheTurtles — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:27:39 GMT

A serrated knife is all I use on my breads. Seems to cut them just fine.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

house_cat — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:36:20 GMT

Maybe my knife needs to be sharpened.... not sure if you can sharpen serrated knives. I'm old. I should know this by now.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Shihtzursqmom — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:36:59 GMT

I use a electric knife and I have a electric slicer that slices meats and breads ( like a deli , I used it in my catering business) but I like the electric knife the best I have used a serrated knife also but it tends to “ smoosh “ the bread

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Desertdi — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:43:27 GMT

The bread should also be COOL before you slice it...

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frenchie — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:57:48 GMT

When I used to make bread I found if you let it cool a little and place the bread on its side it slices easier than on the top.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

house_cat — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:27:53 GMT

ETA: I watched America's Test Kitchen video in which they tested bread knives and winner costs less than $25 on the big A website. I think the problem might be the knife I'm using.

***edited to remove link

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Sooner — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:16:27 GMT

@house_cat

Mercer Culinary M23210 Millennia Black Handle, 10-Inch Wide Wavy Edge, Bread Knife. Better than my expensive ones. $23 Amazon.

Sometimes cutting bread from the side not the top works better--turn it on it's side and slice. Also, let the knife work don't try to force it down but slice in a straight smooth slice.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

shoekitty — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 02:57:29 GMT

Years ago I bought a bread knife from Donna Rathmel German on QVC selling her books and stufff on the bread machine cookbook. I still use the cook books today, her first and second are the basic best. Best recipes ever. The knife is a serrated blade with a long carved handle thingie that stretches the entire length of the serrated blade. There is a space in between. The handle acts as a guide for the blade so every slice is even It is probably 15 years old and sharp as ever it was one of the most quality items I ever bought on qvc. They were custom made for her by an artisan she knew. I don't see her knives around but look on some bake sites like King Arthur and such. If anyone finds one let me know. Works like a cheese knife sorta

ETA. Try bow styles bread knife by thorswolf? It's similar style. I slice banana breads and many things with it. Sometimes I buy unsliced bread from Panera or a French bakery and this is the key

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Shihtzursqmom — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:12:46 GMT

I was just putting dishes away and saw a Rada bread knife it works good slicing bread
They are actually my favorite knives , the ones with the black handles
I agree laying bread on its side is the best way to cut it

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

kate2357 — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:54:42 GMT

I use a serrated knife. The one I purchased was Victorinox Swiss Army 8" Serrated Bread Knife with Fibrox Handle (amazon). I really like the quality of Victorinox knives....super sharp and stay sharp. I only use my bread knife for cutting bread or cake.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Snowpuppy — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:50:33 GMT

@gardenman wrote:
I just use a serrated bread knife.

Thank you once again for explaining household tasks don't have to be hard. 😊

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Spacrazy — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 06:49:47 GMT

Use a serrated knife to slice the loaf laid on its side. If I have a lot to slice I use electric knife.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

house_cat — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:58:03 GMT

@Sooner

Yes! Thank you.

That's the one recommended by ATC. I have it in my Amazon cart right now.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Imaoldhippie — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:20:41 GMT

There are regular bread knives. They are serrated and very sharp.

You need a serrated knife that is extremely sharp so you do not have to put pressure on it to cut the bread and it wont tear it to shreds.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

wagirl — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:57:21 GMT

Agree about letting the bread cool first, altho who can resist fresh hot bread with a slab of butter??? I use an item that I bought off the 50/50 tour QVC did in 1995---it's called the Slices Prefect--anyone remember it? That thing came with a very long serrated bread knife and an insert that adjusts to 2 levels for varied thicknesses---I use that thing nearly everyday on many things--the knife glides along the top of the wooden base and always cuts a prefect slice-- I can also sharpen that knife too --wonder if I can find a photo of it? Here it is!!! Also look online for bread slicers--found some interesting ones there. I like this one because it gives you even bread slices--I can't cut even slices with an electric knife or with a serrated knife on a cutting board free handed, either.

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gloriajean — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 19:55:09 GMT

For me, I use the electric knife. It works great for me!! I first slice the breads I make and then freeze them. I mostly make 3 at a time, I used to make more at a time. I only make yeast health breads, and oatmeal breads. They are very tasty.

Both have blackstrap molasses in them.

Re: What's the best way to slice homemade breads?

Nightowlz — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:39:57 GMT

DH uses an electric knife on homemade bread. He uses a bread knife on quick breads. He always cuts the bread since I cut it crooked.