Before baking, scoring the bread helps control its 'oven spring' by providing a path for steam and gas to escape, preventing unsightly breaks.
The easiest way to score bread is using a hashtag pattern, requiring just four straight cuts, which minimizes the risk of mistakes.
To achieve an excellent score, cuts should be shallow and quick; using a sharp tool like a bread lame ensures a clean design.
Scoring works best on slightly chilled dough and adding flour before scoring highlights the pattern on the finished loaf.
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