Bread scoring is the easiest way to up your bread-baking game. Quick slashes in the unbaked dough ensure the finished loaf ...

G ood bread starts with good bread dough. We’ll walk you through how to proof yeast, knead dough and proof dough. To step up ...

Scoring bread can be as simple as making a quick slice down the middle of a loaf, but advanced bakers often seize the opportunity to treat bread scoring as a way to decorate the blank slate of dough.

Roll dough into 10- by 15-inch rectangle. Lightly score dough longways into three sections. On outer two sections, cut dough into 1-inch wide diagonal lines, leaving them connected to center section.

Waiting for bread dough to rise can be agonizing when you're ready for a warm, fresh slice from the loaf. An Instant Pot, ...