Flip A Loaf Of Crusty Bread On Its Side For Easier Slicing

There are few things more satisfying than slicing into a big loaf of fresh, crusty bread. However, if the loaf is bigger than your bread knife, getting a uniform slice can be a slight challenge, especially when you hit that bottom crust. Luckily, there is a very easy solution: just flip the loaf on its side.

To end the struggle to slice through the bottom crust of a rustic loaf it’s as simple as a shift in perspective. Find more ways clever cooks get things done in our Kitchen Hacks book, tap the link in our profile to take home your copy today.

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The above video can demonstrate this extremely simple approach, but there’s barely anything to it. Instead of leaving the loaf flat on the cutting board, flip it on its side and gently saw from edge to edge for easy, perfect slicing.

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