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slashing

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barriehiebread

slashing

Hello All, I try to slash my dough, even with a razor, and it still just rips. Any tips on getting the patterns I see posted? I've tried slashing before and after putting in the oven and still no difference. Any tips appreciated! TIA, Barrie

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LindyD

First, welcome to TFL!  

Here's a good tutorial on scoring your bread:  http://www.thefreshloaf.com/handbook/scoring

Hope you find it helpful.

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barriehiebread

I've just discovered the handbook!

Thank You,
Barrie

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Juergen

For slashing I use a plain old box cutter dipped in cold water so the dough won't stick, works great.

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barriehiebread

I'll try that; the cold water could be what I'm looking for.

Barrie

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dabrownman

YouTube also that will helping you with slashing.  I now can do a 3 toed chicken foot slash that doesn't look like one at all :-)

Slashing is the hardest thing to learn for me so don't feel bad or give up.  I say slashing bread vigorously and often with a razor is theraputic - no matter how it come out!

Practice practice practice !

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barriehiebread

;-)