A bread lame (pronounced 'lāhm'), is a tool that bakers use to cut decorative patterns into the dough prior to baking. It causes the steam to escape which creates a better rise and crisp crust. While you certainly don’t need a bread lame if you’re a beginner (using a small serrated knife is just fine!), eventually you’ll graduate to this handy tool. You'll have more control over the blade, giving you the confidence you need without hesitation. This is the exact model I use in Artisan S...| The Clever Carrot
Emilie Raffa is a sourdough baker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Artisan Sourdough Made Simple and The Clever Cookbook—the former an IACP-nominated title. Since 2012, she’s helped bakers everywhere figure out sourdough, with trusted step-by-step recipes, personal insight and expertise. She makes sense of complex things. Her clarity and guidance have earned The Clever Carrot| The Clever Carrot
Bakers use the stretch and fold technique to strengthen bread dough without kneading. Video and step-by-step photos included.| The Clever Carrot
No bread flour? No problem! Learn how to bake artisan sourdough bread using all purpose flour and active sourdough starter. This easy-to-follow recipe features step-by-step photos, helpful tips, and a simple baking schedule.| The Clever Carrot