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More Than Just Aesthetics

More Than Just Aesthetics

Have you ever wondered why there are designs and patterns in the crusts of artisanal breads?  It’s a technique called ‘scoring’ and it’s not purely for aesthetics.  Scoring proofed dough helps control how the bread will expand during baking.

A lame is used to ‘score’ (cut) the top of the proofed dough right before it’s loaded into the oven.  Lame is a French word for blade, many bakers use a razor blade, some use a small sharp knife. They come in many different styles!  Curved or straight blades, single and double sided blades, metal, plastic and wooden handles, there is a lame for everyone!

 

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    Kate Singleton